Technologies for Education: A Practical Guide - Softcover

"Offer up-to-the-minute snapshots as well as practical ideas." - American Libraries "Why teach with technology? The authors answer this question with convincing scenarios illustrating the enhanced student learning made possible by the effective integration of technology into meaningful instruction. They present the basics on computer graphics, digital audio and video, Internet research, distance learning, and much more. While these technologies are changing rapidly, the text offers a useful, general overview of current tools." - Curriculum Connections School Library Journal "This edition, which is updated to include recent advances, gives educators the edge in working with technology-assisted projects while keeping curricular and pedagogical needs in mind. It starts by describing the benefits of technology in education, including critical thinking, individualization, flexibility for students with special needs and cooperative learning, guidelines for implementing technology and technology standards for students and teachers." - Reference & Reseach Book News

This fifth edition of a well-known and respected book provides the latest information on a variety of educational technology topics (with a new chapter featuring PDAs) and demonstrates how technologies can best be applied in educational settings. The book has been completely revised and updated to reflect today's technologies available to educators. Chapters include: Teaching With Technology; Digital Audio; Digital Video; Computer Graphics; Telecommunications; Distance Learning and others.