The Technology Toolbelt for Teaching

Instructors are under pressure to integrate technology intotheir traditional or online instruction, but often they aren't surewhat to do or why they should do it. The Technology Toolbelt forTeaching offers instructors a down-to-earth guide to commontechnologies, explains the pedagogical purposes they serve, andshows how they can be used effectively in online or face-to-faceclassrooms. Designed to be easy to use, the book includes a decision-makingmatrix for each technology tool: a series of questions thatteachers can use to decide whether these tools support theirteaching goals. This comprehensive resource contains an array of useful toolsthat address problems of organization such as a time managementcalendar, aids for scheduling meetings, and mind-mapping or graphicorganizers. The authors also include a variety of online tools forcommunication and collaboration, and tools to present content, helpestablish presence, and assess learning. Praise for The Technology Toolbelt for Teaching "Feeling overwhelmed and even afraid of integrating technologyinto your course? Fear no more! Susan Manning and Kevin Johnsonhave provided the ultimate guide that explains not only the varioustechnology tools that can support faculty work and enhancecoursework but also provides sound advice to help faculty choosethe right tool for the job. This is a must-read for all facultyregardless of their experience with technology."--Rena M.Palloff and Keith Pratt, managing partners, Crossroads ConsultingGroup, and authors, Building Online Learning Communities andCollaborating Online "The Technology Toolbelt for Teaching delivers exactly what itpromises: a concrete overview of a wide variety of tools, completewith examples specific to practitioners in both K-12 andhigher education. Authors Susan Manning and Kevin Johnson providepractical applications rather than philosophy, and solutions ratherthan platitudes. This is a must for any teacher workingwith--or wanting to start workingwith--technology."--Jane Bozarth, author, Social Media forTrainers; eLearning coordinator, State of North Carolina "Creating compelling learning experiences for students isfraught with decision points. Add one or more technology options tothe equation, and the number of directions to take learners seemsto grow limitlessly, and can either paralyze the instructionaldesign process or cause us to take on too much. Enter TheTechnology Toolbelt for Teaching. Manning and Johnson's handy guide- and the decision-making matrix that frames each of the toolsit demystifies - is an essential resource for choosing pathswisely."--Jonathan Finkelstein, author, Learning in Real Time;founder and executive producer, LearningTimes Includes * 50+ fresh and useful technology tools for teaching * A decision matrix for choosing and using the right tools * Examples for using each tool in higher education andK-12