Synopses & Reviews
Nowadays, technology infiltrates every aspect of our lives. Computers are altering and often improving the ways in which we do nearly everything. And, not surprisingly, there are many effective ways to use the new technology in the classroom as well. This book describes those ways. This clear, concise book discusses the integration of computer use into the curriculum. Presenting the material as an integrated whole, the authors encourage readers to think about the enormous power and potential of technology with its ability to change the way we think and learn. The book relates the material to every major curriculum area, offering accompanying activities and ideas for readers. And this book also prepares readers to anticipate and prevent unwanted, negative effects of technology. The World Wide Web is discussed in great length as well. Teachers of computers and technology.
Table of Contents
Each chapter begins with “A Look Ahead,” “Can You?,” and “Teacher Laboratory,” and concludes with “Think About,” “Self-Test,” and “Selected References.”
Preface.
1.Today's Classroom.
Standards and Reform: The Place of Technology.
How Did We Get to Where We Are Now?
Where Are We Now?
Conclusion.
2.The Delta Principle.
The Delta Principle Defined.
The Delta Principle Illustrated.
Why Is the Delta Principle Important?
3.The Information Infrastructure.
The Internet.
The World Wide Web.
Classroom Use of the Internet.
Delta Principle Perspective on the Internet.
Hypermedia and Multimedia.
Delta Principle Perspective on Hypermedia.
4.Communication and Presentation Tools.
Word Processing.
Graphics.
Slide Show and Presentation Software.
Delta Principle Perspective.
5.Computation and Information Tools.
A Note.
Spreadsheets.
Delta Principle Perspective on Spreadsheets.
Databases.
Delta Principle Perspective on Databases.
6.Enhancing Social Studies Teaching with Technology.
Using the Tools.
Using Educational Software.
Using the World Wide Web.
Delta Principle Perspective.
7.Enhancing Science Teaching with Technology.
Using the Tools.
Using the World Wide Web.
Delta Principle Perspective.
8.Enhancing Math Teaching with Technology.
Using the Tools.
Using Educational Software.
Using the World Wide Web.
Delta Principle Perspective.
9.Enhancing Reading and Language Arts Teaching with Computers.
Using the Tools.
Using Educational Software.
Using the World Wide Web.
Delta Principle Perspective.
10.Ethical Issues.
Resources and Equity.
Gender.
Copyright Issues.
The Unsavory Side of the Internet.
Security.
Glossary.
Index.