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Computers for Twenty-First Century Educators, 6/E
James Lockard, Northern Illinois University
Peter Abrams, Northern Illinois University

ISBN-10: 0205380891
ISBN-13: 9780205380893

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 464 pp
Published: 10/22/2003

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This book is for any pre-service or in-service educator who wants to become a competent user of computer technologies to support effective learning and provide technological leadership.

This text provides a comprehensive discussion of electronic tools and related issues in educational technology. Its emphasis on practical application makes it easy for students to understand how to use the information in the classroom. New margin correlations to NETS standards identify how the content relates to professional standards for educational technology. A new emphasis on web page creation reflects one of the most popular and useful technological pursuits for teachers.

  • Practical applications that students can use are a hallmark of this text. Students are encouraged to begin hands-on work as quickly as possible. Various uses for the software discussed are incorporated throughout the text.
  • Flexible organization easily adjusts to any syllabus.
  • Strong pedagogical aids, such as plentiful illustrations, Chapter Objectives, and Chapter Activities provide additional study resources.

  • NEW! Completely revised chapter organization groups topics together for easy use.
  • Revised Chapter 5 discusses desktop publishing with word processing to reflect the close relationship between the two tools.
  • Updated and increased coverage of current issues such as the Internet, WWW, and related topics such as search engines and web browsers are integrated into Chapter 3.
  • NEW! Margin icons identify clear connections to the NETS-S and NETS-T student and teacher standards.
  • Important new developments in technology such as digital audio, video editing. Web page design have been integrated
  • Programming and languages, computer-managed instruction, artificial intelligence have been integrated into appropriate chapters for better fit.
  • TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE— Companion Website that presents an Instructor's Manual, plus numerous student resources such as activities, links to useful web sites, etc.



Preface.


Acknowledgements.


 1. Computers and Technology in Education.


 2. Computer Systems in Perspective.


 3. The Internet, Computer Networks, and Distance Learning: Communication Tools of the 21st Century.


 4. The World Wide Web: Bringing the World into the Classroom.


 5. Word Processing and Publishing: Managing Text.


 6. Databases: Managing Information, Creating Knowledge.


 7. Spreadsheets: Managing and Analyzing Numeric Information.


 8. Graphic Communicating Tools: Communicating Visually.


 9. Support Tools: Making Teaching & Learning More Efficient.


10. Computer-Assisted Instruction Fundamentals.


11. Multimedia for Learning.


12. Courseware Evaluation.


13. Beyond Computer Literacy: Technology Integration and Curriculum Transformation.


14. Technology Implementation.


15. Issues and Implications.


16. Today and Tomorrow: What May Lie Ahead.


Appendix.


Glossary.


Index.

Computers for 21st Century Educators provides pre-service and in-service educators with the computer technology needed to support effective learning and provide technological leadership. This text provides a comprehensive discussion of electronic tools and related issues in educational technology. Its emphasis on practical application makes it easy for students to understand how to use that information in the classroom. A new emphasis on web page creation reflects one of the most important and useful technologies that can affect teachers.

New to this Edition

    NEW! Completely revised chapter organization groups topics together for easy use.
  • NEW! Margin icons identify clear connections to the NETS-S and NETS-T student and teacher standards.
  • Programming and languages, computer-managed instruction, artificial intelligence have been integrated into appropriate chapters for better fit.
  • Revised Chapter 5 discusses desktop publishing with word processing to reflect the close relationship between the two tools.
    • Updated and increased coverage of current issues such as the Internet, WWW, and related topics such as search engines and web browsers are integrated into Chapter 3.
  • Important new developments in technology such as digital audio and video editing and web page design have been integrated.
  • Eliminated individual chapters on programming and languages, computer-managed instruction, artificial intelligence and integrated important content into other chapters for better fit.
Visit the companion web site for this text at www.ablongman.com/lockard6e where you will find an Instructor's Manual, plus numerous student resources and activities.

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