Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4th Edition

 

Part 1 Introduction and Background on Integrating Technology in Education

Chapter 1 Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture

Technology Integration: Then and Now

Introduction: Why Do We Need the "Big Picture?"

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Chapter 2 Foundations of Effective Technology Integration: Theory and Practice

A Tale of Two Technology Integration Strategies: Which Strategy Works Best?

Learning Theories as Bases for Integration Models

A Technology Integration Planning Model for Teachers

When Technology Works Best: Essential Conditions for Technology Integration

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Part II Integrating Software and Media Tutors and Tools into Teaching and Learning

Chapter 3 Teaching with Instructional Software

Technology Integration Example: The Alien Rescue Project

What is Instructional Software?

Drill and Practice Software Functions

Tutorial Activities

Simulation Activities

Instructional Game Activities

Problem-solving Activities

Integrated Learning Systems (ILS)

A Summary of Instructional Software Integration Strategies

Evaluating and Selecting Instructional Software

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Chapter 4 Teaching with the Three Basic Software Tools: Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database Programs

Technology Integration Example: Money Management with Spreadsheets: Can You Afford Your Dream Car?

Introduction to the basic three software tools

Using Word Processing Software in Teaching and Learning

Using Spreadsheet Software in Teaching and Learning

Using Database Software in Teaching and Learning

A Summary of Instructional Software Integration Strategies

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Chapter 5 Teaching with Software: Beyond the Basic Programs

Technology Integration Example: A Desktop-Published Literary Anthology

Introduction to Other Software Tools

Using Materials Generators

Using Data Collection and Analysis Tools

Using Graphics Tools

Using Planning and Organizing tools

Using Research and Reference Tools

Using Tools to Support Specific Content Areas

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Chapter 6 Teaching with Multimedia and Hypermedia Tools

Technology Integration Example: Interactive Multimedia Storybooks

Introduction to Multimedia and Hypermedia

Commercial Hypermedia Software Packages

Introduction to Multimedia/Hypermedia Authoring

Authoring Tools Type 1: Presentation Software

Authoring Tools Type 2: Video Production and Editing Systems

Authoring Tools Type 3: Hypermedia Software

Multimedia Authoring Tools Type #4: Virtual Reality (VR) and Other Immersion Tools

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Part III Linking to Learn: Principles and Strategies

Chapter 7 Introducing the Internet and Other Distance Learning Tools

Technology Integration Example: A Research Paper Website

Background on Distance Education

Introducing the Internet

Communicating on the Internet

Offering Courses and Programs with Distance Technologies

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Chapter 8 Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum

Technology Integration Example: American Presidency Webquest

Background on web-based learning activities

Resources for Web Page and Web Site Development

Procedures for Developing and Evaluating Web Pages and Web Sites

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Part IV Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum

Chapter 9 Technology in English and the Language Arts

Technology Integration Example: Classroom Revolutions

Introduction

Issues and problems in English and language arts instruction

Technology integration strategies for English and language arts instruction

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Chapter 10 Technology in Foreign Language and ESOL Instruction

Technology Integration Example: A Discussion Board en Français

Issues and problems in ELL and foreign language instruction

Technology integration strategies for ELL and foreign language instruction

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Chapter 11 Technology in Mathematics and Science Instruction

Technology Integration Example: Hot and Cold Data!

Introduction

Issues and problems in mathematics education

Technology integration strategies for mathematics education

Useful web sites for mathematics instruction

Issues and problems in science education

Technology integration strategies for science education

Useful web sites for science instruction

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Chapter 12 Technology in Social Studies Instruction

Technology Integration Example: Studying Our Past, Mapping Our Future

Introduction

Issues and problems in social studies education

Technology integration strategies for social studies

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Chapter 13 Technology in Art and Music Instruction

Technology Integration Example: The Fine Art of Electronic Portfolios

Introduction: The arts in the Information Age

Issues and problems in music education

Technology integration strategies for music education

Issues and problems in art education

Technology integration strategies for art education

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Chapter 14 Technology in Physical Education and Health Education

Technology Integration Example: Personal Fitness Plans You Can Live With

Introduction

Issues and problems in Physical Education and Health Education

Technology integration strategies for physical education and health education

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Chapter 15 Technology in Special Education

Technology Integration Example: Helping Students with Disabilities Blend In

Introduction

Issues and problems in special education

Technology integration strategies for special education

Final tips for teachers

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