Author: Liz Kolb
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Keywords: phones, education, cell, student, tools, connecting, toys
Number of Pages: 225
Published: 2008-10-15
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1564842479
ISBN-13: 9781564842473
Many, if not most, educators view cell phones as the enemy. Author Liz Kolb sees them as powerful technology in the hands of students. Acknowledging the current reality at many schools ban student cell phone use in the classroom Kolb discusses a host of innovative and highly interesting uses for the technology that do not require using the phones in the classroom. She also addresses the issues that have caused the bans and provides guidelines for overcoming the problems. Ignoring, or worse, demonizing a technology that students willingly and actively use in every other aspect of their lives is
Author: Mike Ribble
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Keywords: digital, parents, handbook, child, raising, citizenship
Number of Pages: 213
Published: 2009-01-15
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1564842509
ISBN-13: 9781564842503
As a parent, do you ever wonder how you can possibly keep up with all the new technologies your children take for granted? Cell phones, online games, instant messaging, social networking, and other technologies have all become so important in the daily of lives of young people. The kids view this new digital culture as a normal way of life, even though as parents you may feel overwhelmed by all the unfamiliar challenges. Cyber bullies, stalkers, identity theft, intellectual property theftits hard to know just what you can do to confront the risks. You want your children to enjoy all the benefi
Authors:Gwen Solomon, Lynne Schrum,
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Keywords: new, schools, tools, web
Number of Pages: 270
Published: 2007-10-15
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1564842347
ISBN-13: 9781564842343
Web 2.0 has arrived--find out how it can transform teaching and learning!What is Web 2.0? Once upon a time, Web sites were isolated information ’silos’--all content and no functionality. Today, the next generation of Web sites gives power to the end-user, providing visitors with a new level of customization, interaction, and participation. Many Web sites now allow users to upload, categorize, and share content easily. Weblogs and podcasts allow anyone to publish or broadcast on any topic. Wikis provide information that is constantly updated by the end-user. Open-source software is
Authors:Susan Patrick, Cathy Cavanaugh, Robert Blomeyer,
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Keywords: learning, online, works
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2007-12-15
List price: $37.95
ISBN-10: 1564842363
ISBN-13: 9781564842367
A new form of distance learning, online learning is education in which instruction and content comprising a formal course of study are delivered primarily via the Internet. K-12 enrollments in online courses continue to grow, and while there is great potential in the virtual schools movement, there are many challenges inherent in this relatively new method of education delivery.What Works in K-12 Online Learning provides a comprehensive overview of effective online teaching and learning practices. Based on extensive experience and research, chapters cover a full spectrum of topics including vi
Author: John G. Hendron
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Keywords: wikis, classroom, podcasts, newsfeeds, educators, blogs, rss
Number of Pages: 120
Published: 2008-03-15
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1564842398
ISBN-13: 9781564842398
A powerful technology, but a simple concept, RSS (’Really Simple Syndication’) makes it possible to easily access frequently updated content on the Internet. RSS allows you to ’subscribe’ to content and have updates automatically delivered to your computer. Many Web 2.0 tools, including blogs, podcasts, and wikis, have been made even more useful with the advent of RSS technology.Let expert John Hendron show you how to use a news aggregator to harness the power of RSS for a variety of purposes, including classroom projects, professional development, and keeping students
Author: Pamela Lewis
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Keywords: second, magic, spreadsheet
Number of Pages: 194
Published: 2006-07-15
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 156484224X
ISBN-13: 9781564842244
Dozens of new lessons and activities enrich the second edition of this popular favorite, proof of how flexible and effective a teaching tool the humble spreadsheet can be. Spreadsheets are ubiquitous in the higher grades and the professional world, but they’re also a great way for younger kids to learn basic math, science, and language arts concepts. This updated bestseller includes everything you’ll need to incorporate spreadsheets in K-6 classrooms: an introduction to the software’s basic functions and capabilities, step-by-step activity descriptions keyed to the NETS*S and
Author: International Society for Technology in Education
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Keywords: technology, curriculum, connecting
Number of Pages: 373
Published: 2000-01-15
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1564841502
ISBN-13: 9781564841506
Exactly how does a teacher develop and implement technology-rich activities and projects that meet curriculum and technology standards? This book, representing four years and the collective work of more than 2,000 educators, offers a solid solution to that problem. Three dozen user friendly learning activities and eight multidisciplinary units integrate technology and curriculum in a way that creates an exciting and effective whole. Not only do students communication and thinking skills improve while they develop competence in using technology, but every activity, idea, and unit correlates sta
