TechTactics
Instructional Models for Educational Computing
Published on 7. April 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
281 pages
978-0-205-33594-7 (ISBN)
Description
This text describes the major educational computer applications and provides methods for using computer tools effectively in the teaching/learning process.
The author focuses on the word processor, database, spreadsheet, Internet, and hypermedia software-tools that all classrooms with computers have. The text is independent of hardware equally applicable to Macs or PCs, and speaks to methods that apply across grade levels and disciplines. The text has been extensively class tested and written from the perspective of what will work for teachers. Many helpful models, lesson plans, skill-building tips and activities are included to allow students to pick up this book and put it to use in the classroom right away.
The author focuses on the word processor, database, spreadsheet, Internet, and hypermedia software-tools that all classrooms with computers have. The text is independent of hardware equally applicable to Macs or PCs, and speaks to methods that apply across grade levels and disciplines. The text has been extensively class tested and written from the perspective of what will work for teachers. Many helpful models, lesson plans, skill-building tips and activities are included to allow students to pick up this book and put it to use in the classroom right away.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
487 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-33594-7 (9780205335947)
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Book
06/2005
2nd Edition
Pearson
€78.17
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Content
I. A STARTING POINT.
1. Computers in Classrooms.
2. An Introduction to Computers and the Teaching and Learning Process.
II. THE INTERNET: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND COMMUNICATION.
3. Information Retrieval.
4. E-mail and Discussion Boards.
III. DISPLAYING INFORMATION.
5. Presentation Software.
6. Graphic and Interface Design for Computers.
7. Outlines, Idea Maps, and Storyboards.
8. Evaluation of Student Presentations.
9. Educational Applications of Word Processing.
IV. ANALYZING DATA WITH DATABASES AND SPREADSHEETS.
10. Databases-What They Are for and How They Work.
11. Building a Database-Supported Lesson.
12. Acquiring Data.
13. Using Spreadsheets to Think About Numbers.
Appendix A: Your Network.
Appendix B: File Management.
Appendix C: Synchronous Internet Communication: Chat and Internet Conferencing and Chat.
Appendix D: Concept Maps.
Appendix E: Sample Database for an English Class.
1. Computers in Classrooms.
2. An Introduction to Computers and the Teaching and Learning Process.
II. THE INTERNET: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND COMMUNICATION.
3. Information Retrieval.
4. E-mail and Discussion Boards.
III. DISPLAYING INFORMATION.
5. Presentation Software.
6. Graphic and Interface Design for Computers.
7. Outlines, Idea Maps, and Storyboards.
8. Evaluation of Student Presentations.
9. Educational Applications of Word Processing.
IV. ANALYZING DATA WITH DATABASES AND SPREADSHEETS.
10. Databases-What They Are for and How They Work.
11. Building a Database-Supported Lesson.
12. Acquiring Data.
13. Using Spreadsheets to Think About Numbers.
Appendix A: Your Network.
Appendix B: File Management.
Appendix C: Synchronous Internet Communication: Chat and Internet Conferencing and Chat.
Appendix D: Concept Maps.
Appendix E: Sample Database for an English Class.