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A comprehensive guide for integrating educational technology in
the K-12 classroom
This is a must-have resource for all K-12 teachers and
administrators who want to really make the best use of available
technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, an expert in educational
technology, The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival
Guide is replete with practical tips teachers can easily use to
engage their students and make their classrooms places where both
students and teachers will enjoy learning.
Covers the most up-to-date technologies and how they can best
be used in the classroom
Includes advice on upgrading time-tested educational strategies
using technology
Talks about managing "disruptive technologies" in the
classroom
Includes a wealth of illustrative examples, helpful
suggestions, and practical tips
This timely book provides a commonsense approach to choosing and
using educational technology to enhance learning.
Auteur
DOUG JOHNSON is the Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato, Minnesota Public Schools and serves as an adjunct faculty member of Minnesota State University. His long-running column "Head for the Edge," appears in Library Media Connection and he maintains the Blue Skunk Blog.
Résumé
A comprehensive guide for integrating educational technology in the K-12 classroom This is a must-have resource for all K-12 teachers and administrators who want to really make the best use of available technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, an expert in educational technology, The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide is replete with practical tips teachers can easily use to engage their students and make their classrooms places where both students and teachers will enjoy learning.
Contenu
About the Book ix
About the Author xi
Introduction 1
Why This Book? 1
Why Is an English Teacher Writing This Book Instead of Bill Gates? 2
Creating the Essential Conditions Needed for Successful Technology Use 3
Chapter One: Why Should Classroom Teachers Be Technologically Skillful? 7
Revolution or Evolution in Educational Change? 8
Developing a Framework for Thinking About Technology in Schools 10
Established Infrastructure 12
Effective Administration 14
Extensive Resources 16
Enhanced Teaching 19
Empowered Students 21
Chapter Two: Q&A About Some Basics 29
What Type of Computer Should I Have? 29
What Operating System (OS) Should I Choose: Windows, Macintosh, GNU/Linux, or Chrome? 29
How Much Memory Do I Need, and How Fast Does the Computer Need to Run? 31
Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, or Tablet? 31
What Other Equipment Should I Buy? 32
What Basic Software Do I Need? 33
What Are Freeware and Open-Source Software? 34
How Do I Manage Files on Multiple Computers? 36
What Is Cloud Computing, and What Are Its Advantages and Disadvantages? 36
How Can Teachers Take Advantage of Cloud Computing? 38
Disadvantages of Cloud Computing 39
What Does a Technologically Well-Equipped Classroom Look Like? 40
Seven Stupid Mistakes Teachers Make with Technology 42
Seven Brilliant Things Teachers Do with Technology 44
Chapter Three: Using Technology for Professional Productivity 47
Keeping Professionally Organized: Managing the Business of Teaching 48
Communicating Using Technology 49
Student Information System 52
Curriculum Management System 53
Course Management System 53
School Web Site and Teacher-Created Class Pages 54
Basic Productivity Tools 60
Word Processors 60
E-mail 61
Web Browsers and Search Engines 62
Graphics and Digital Image Editing Tools 64
Spreadsheets 65
Presentation Software 67
Basic Online Tools 69
Online Productivity Suites 70
Blogs 74
RSS Feed Aggregators and Readers 75
Wikis 76
Social Bookmarking Sites 77
Sites for Storing and Sharing Media 78
Options for Sharing and Working Collaboratively on Documents 79
Chapter Four: The Technology Upgrade 83
Getting Started with Technology in the Classroom 83
Assessing Technology-Enhanced Student Work 88
What IT Skills Should Teachers Expect of All Students? 94
Survival Skills for the Information Jungle 104
Problem-Based Learning and Information Literacy 105
Information Problem Solving Meets Technology 106
Information Jungle Survival Skills 107
The Hazards Are Great, but So Are the Rewards 111
Chapter Five: Teaching 21st-Century Skills 113
The Fourth RResearch 114
Designing Technology-Enhanced Projectsthe Four A's 115
The First A: Assignments 117
The Second A: Activities 119
The Third A: Assessment 120
The Fourth A: Attitude 123
Everyday Information Problem Solving 126
Entertain or Engage? Why You Need to Know the Difference 127
A Few Thoughts About Creativity 129
Right-Brain Skills and Technology: A Whole New Mind(-Set) 131
I Will as a Teacher 134
Chapter Six: Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom 137
Some Approaches to Managing Technology in the Classroom 139
Using Technology in the Classroom to Support Student Learning 142
Computer Games in the Classroom 146
Why You Should Let Your Students Use the Internet for Nonacademic Purposes 147
Chapter Seven: Commonsense Practices for Safe and Ethical Technology Use 149 Teacher's Day-to-Day Secur...