The Computer as an Educational Tool: Productivity and Problem SolvingPrologue?Things you need to know about educational technology? an introduction by noted educator Kathy Schrock Part 1 Foundations and Theory 1 Learning and Instruction Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Perspectives on Teaching and Learning The Behaviorist Perspective on Learning Elements of a Good Lesson Human Factors The Constructivist Perspective on Learning Cooperative Learning Learning Communities Assessment Project-based Learning Digital Portfolios Portfolio Programs Instruction and Learning Learning Styles - Types of Intelligence Cognitive Styles? How We Think Perception Motivation The ARCS Model Communication Communication Models Bloom?s Taxonomy The ASSURE Model From Theory to Application Appropriateness of Software Effectiveness of Software Software Evaluation General Criteria General Evaluation Guidelines for Educational Software Evaluating the Use of Graphics and Sound An Evaluation Instrument for Educational Software Software Selection Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 2 Computer Applications in Education Advance Organizer Computers in Education NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Computers in Education Literacy and Instruction Instruction and Learning Teacher-Centered Instruction Computer Literacy Computer-Assisted Instruction Tutorial Drill and Practice Simulation and Virtual Reality Problem Solving Kidspiration Tutorial Inspiration Tutorial Multimedia Instruction Computer-Managed Instruction Integrated Learning Systems Design of Teaching Materials Graphics Multimedia Authoring Student-Centered Learning Construction of Knowledge Information Retrieval and Processing Knowledge Dissemination Problem Solving Multimedia Learning and Authoring Management Budget Inventory Student Records Teacher Records Communication Library Circulation Public Access Catalog Action Research Data Storage Statistical Analysis Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 3 Impact of the Computer on Education Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Computer Competencies for Educators NETS?S NETS?T TSSA No Child Left Behind Act National Education Technology Plan Evolution of Computer Technology Yesterday?The Upgrade: Easing Into Technology Integration? by Doug Johnson Today?Literacy: In a Time of Rapid Change? by David Warwick Tomorrow Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 4 Legal and Ethical Issues Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Social Contexts for Computers in the Classroom Students with Special Needs Students with Disabilities Individual Education Plan (IEP) Students with Limited English Proficiency Students who are Talented and Gifted Computer Access and Equity Gender Equity Obligations and Expectations in a Computer Literate Society Copyright and Intellectual Property Acceptable Use Policies Controlling Access to the Internet Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 5 Learning About the Computer Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter What Is a Computer? What Is Hardware? Input Devices Output Devices Central Processing Unit Internal Memory External Memory (Fixed Storage) External Memory (Removable Storage) User Interface Handheld Computer Technology Networking Wireless Communications Hardware Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings Part 2 Classroom Applications as Learning Tools Let?s Look at Learning Tools 6 Learning with Graphics Tools Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Tools for Creating Graphics Digital cameras Cameras and Literacy A Brief Overview of Some Photographic Elements Lighting the Shot Photographic Composition Graphics Types and Graphics Programs Bit-Mapped Graphics (Paint Programs) Vector Graphics (Drawing Programs) The Tools of Paint and Draw Programs Clip Art File Formats Copyright Design of Instructional Materials Other Graphics Programs Print Shop Deluxe? Tutorial Kid Pix? Tutorial Photoshop Elements? Tutorial Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 7 Learning with Word Processor Tools Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Word Processors Word Processor Features Word Processor Functions Word Processor Templates Lettering Font Size Style Typeface Lettering Guidelines Word Processor Applications Administrative Applications Teaching Applications Word Processing Lessons Desktop Publishing The Word Processor as a Productivity Tool Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 8 Learning with Spreadsheet Tools Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Using a Spreadsheet Problem Solving with Spreadsheets Curriculum Applications of Spreadsheets Charts and Graphs Graph Components Graphs and How They Communicate Creating a Grade Book Define the Problem Understand the Component Tasks Design a Solution Implement the Solution Evaluate Commercially Available Grade Book Software Working with Micrsoft Excel? to Create a Grade Book Microsoft Excel Tutorial Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 9 Learning with Database Tools Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Data and Information Advantages of Using Database Managers File/Database Managers Database Operation File design Form design Data Entry and Record Editing Record Finding and Sorting Report Creation and Printing Problem Solving with Databases Problem Statement Understanding Components Design the Solution Error Trapping Evaluate Review of Database Features Curriculum Applications of Databases Databases as Managers of Digital Portfoilos Commercially Available Databases Related to Curriculum Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 10 Learning with Multimedia Tools Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter Multimedia: Hypertext and Hypermedia Applications of Multimedia in Education Advantages of Multimedia Presentations Discipline Specific Multimedia Ideas and Software Art Creativituy Critical Thinking Early Learning ESL-Foreign Language Language Arts Math Music Reading Science Social Studies Special Needs Desktop Presentation Authoring Tools Presentation Software Working with Microsoft PowerPoint? PowerPoint? tutorial Desktop Presentation as a Tool Hypermedia Authoring Tools Multimedia in a Constructivist Classroom Let?s Review Let?s Practice Portfolio Development Exercises Glossary References & Suggested Readings 11 Learning with Internet Tools Advance Organizer NETS-T Standards Let?s Look at this Chapter The Internet Internet Resources and Applications Electronic Mail E-mail Discussion Groups Internet Relay Chat Instant. |
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