A core text for Intro to Educational Technology courses.
With its hallmark ASSURE technology integration model and classroom cases, this renowned text places readers squarely in the classroom while providing a framework that teaches them to apply what they learn about computers, multimedia, Internet, distance learning, and audio/visual technologies to the 21st Century classroom instruction.
Filled with examples drawn from authentic elementary and secondary education situations, this text paints a vivid picture of technology and media enhancing and supporting teaching and learning. The ASSURE cases are supported by video, guided reflection prompts, and lesson plans that demonstrate strong technology integration and lesson planning. In addition to preparing educators with best practices to incorporate technology and media to meet the needs of 21st Century learners, the book includes strong coverage of copyright concerns, free and inexpensive media resources, as well as learning theory and instructional models. The tenth edition updates reflect the accelerating trend toward digitizing information and school use of technologies, especially in the Web 2.0 era. The tenth edition also addresses the interaction among the roles of teachers, technology coordinators, and school media specialists, all complementary and interdependent teams within the school.
Features + Benefits
The ASSURE Model, featured throughout the text, provides a clear, practical, and PK-12 focus on best practice with effective integration of technology and media into instruction.
The ASSURE Classroom Case Study, located in Chapters 4-11, introduces an instructional situation where technology and media can provide support for student learning.
Copyright Concerns, provides an integrated discussion of copyright issues linked to specific chapter content.
Media Examples, are actual materials in a variety of media formats that are highlighted as examples that are commercially available, to make the reader aware of what's "out there" for use in the classroom.
Taking a Look at Technology Integration mini case studies, dispersed throughout the text, acquaint the reader with technology and media applications in order to demonstrate how teachers are using a myriad of technology resources in a variety of settings to support their students’ learning experiences.
Updated Selection Rubrics, related to each of the technology types found throughout the text, make it easy for teachers to preview materials and to preserve the information for later reference.
The When to Use…feature, provided throughout the text, gives teachers specific tips on using technology and media with clarity, flair, and dramatic effect, relating back to the “U” of the ASSURE model (specifically Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials).
Technology for Diverse Learners. Completely revised, this feature describes technology and media that can be used to meet the learning needs of diverse learners, ranging from those with learning disabilities to gifted and talented students.
CHAPTER 1: Exploring 21st Century Learning
CHAPTER 2: Understanding 21st Century Learners
CHAPTER 3: Integrating Technology and Media into Instruction: The ASSURE Model
CHAPTER 4: Using Instructional Strategies to Achieve 21st Century Learning
CHAPTER 5: Engaging Learners with Computers
CHAPTER 6: Connecting Learners Using Web 2.0 Tools
CHAPTER 7: Connecting Learners at a Distance
CHAPTER 8: Enhancing Learning with Visuals
CHAPTER 9: Enhancing Learning with Audio
CHAPTER 10: Enhancing Learning with Video
CHAPTER 11: Using Multimedia to Engage Learners
CHAPTER 12: Advancing 21st Century Teaching and Learning
APPENDIX A Classroom Scenarios
APPENDIX B Equipment Safety and Setups
A core text for Intro to Educational Technology courses.
With its hallmark ASSURE technology integration model and classroom cases, this renowned text places readers squarely in the classroom while providing a framework that teaches them to apply what they learn about computers, multimedia, Internet, distance learning, and audio/visual technologies to the 21st Century classroom instruction.
Filled with examples drawn from authentic elementary and secondary education situations, this text paints a vivid picture of technology and media enhancing and supporting teaching and learning. The ASSURE cases are supported by video, guided reflection prompts, and lesson plans that demonstrate strong technology integration and lesson planning. In addition to preparing educators with best practices to incorporate technology and media to meet the needs of 21st Century learners, the book includes strong coverage of copyright concerns, free and inexpensive media resources, as well as learning theory and instructional models. The tenth edition updates reflect the accelerating trend toward digitizing information and school use of technologies, especially in the Web 2.0 era. The tenth edition also addresses the interaction among the roles of teachers, technology coordinators, and school media specialists, all complementary and interdependent teams within the school.
With its hallmark ASSURE technology integration model and classroom cases, this renowned text places readers squarely in the classroom while providing a framework that teaches them to apply what they learn about computers, multimedia, Internet, distance learning, and audio/visual technologies to the 21st Century classroom instruction.
Filled with examples drawn from authentic elementary and secondary education situations, this text paints a vivid picture of technology and media enhancing and supporting teaching and learning. The ASSURE cases are supported by video, guided reflection prompts, and lesson plans that demonstrate strong technology integration and lesson planning. In addition to preparing educators with best practices to incorporate technology and media to meet the needs of 21st Century learners, the book includes strong coverage of copyright concerns, free and inexpensive media resources, as well as learning theory and instructional models. The tenth edition updates reflect the accelerating trend toward digitizing information and school use of technologies, especially in the Web 2.0 era. The tenth edition also addresses the interaction among the roles of teachers, technology coordinators, and school media specialists, all complementary and interdependent teams within the school.
Features + Benefits
The ASSURE Model, featured throughout the text, provides a clear, practical, and PK-12 focus on best practice with effective integration of technology and media into instruction.
The ASSURE Classroom Case Study, located in Chapters 4-11, introduces an instructional situation where technology and media can provide support for student learning.
Copyright Concerns, provides an integrated discussion of copyright issues linked to specific chapter content.
Media Examples, are actual materials in a variety of media formats that are highlighted as examples that are commercially available, to make the reader aware of what's "out there" for use in the classroom.
Taking a Look at Technology Integration mini case studies, dispersed throughout the text, acquaint the reader with technology and media applications in order to demonstrate how teachers are using a myriad of technology resources in a variety of settings to support their students’ learning experiences.
Updated Selection Rubrics, related to each of the technology types found throughout the text, make it easy for teachers to preview materials and to preserve the information for later reference.
The When to Use…feature, provided throughout the text, gives teachers specific tips on using technology and media with clarity, flair, and dramatic effect, relating back to the “U” of the ASSURE model (specifically Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials).
Technology for Diverse Learners. Completely revised, this feature describes technology and media that can be used to meet the learning needs of diverse learners, ranging from those with learning disabilities to gifted and talented students.
CHAPTER 1: Exploring 21st Century Learning
CHAPTER 2: Understanding 21st Century Learners
CHAPTER 3: Integrating Technology and Media into Instruction: The ASSURE Model
CHAPTER 4: Using Instructional Strategies to Achieve 21st Century Learning
CHAPTER 5: Engaging Learners with Computers
CHAPTER 6: Connecting Learners Using Web 2.0 Tools
CHAPTER 7: Connecting Learners at a Distance
CHAPTER 8: Enhancing Learning with Visuals
CHAPTER 9: Enhancing Learning with Audio
CHAPTER 10: Enhancing Learning with Video
CHAPTER 11: Using Multimedia to Engage Learners
CHAPTER 12: Advancing 21st Century Teaching and Learning
APPENDIX A Classroom Scenarios
APPENDIX B Equipment Safety and Setups
A core text for Intro to Educational Technology courses.
With its hallmark ASSURE technology integration model and classroom cases, this renowned text places readers squarely in the classroom while providing a framework that teaches them to apply what they learn about computers, multimedia, Internet, distance learning, and audio/visual technologies to the 21st Century classroom instruction.
Filled with examples drawn from authentic elementary and secondary education situations, this text paints a vivid picture of technology and media enhancing and supporting teaching and learning. The ASSURE cases are supported by video, guided reflection prompts, and lesson plans that demonstrate strong technology integration and lesson planning. In addition to preparing educators with best practices to incorporate technology and media to meet the needs of 21st Century learners, the book includes strong coverage of copyright concerns, free and inexpensive media resources, as well as learning theory and instructional models. The tenth edition updates reflect the accelerating trend toward digitizing information and school use of technologies, especially in the Web 2.0 era. The tenth edition also addresses the interaction among the roles of teachers, technology coordinators, and school media specialists, all complementary and interdependent teams within the school.