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Preparing To Use Technology: A Practical Guide to Curriculum Integration
Blanche W. O'Bannon, The University of Tennessee
Kathleen Puckett, Arizona State West

ISBN-10: 0205456170
ISBN-13: 9780205456178

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 304 pp
Published: 08/18/2006

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Preparing to Use Technology is a concise and comprehensive guide to the technology applications that are essential skills across the curriculum in the classrooms of today.  

 

This text features a basic understanding of current software applications, adaptations for special learners, and ideas for curriculum integration. Instructors will find a user-friendly format with an appropriate balance of directive skill building activities and exploration. 

 

Each chapter focuses on a technology concept and includes 1) research frameworks 2) basics which includes how teachers as well as students can use the technology in teaching and learning 3) provides a testimonial from a technology using teacher that has implemented lessons successfully, 4) offers example “curriculum connections” and shares ways to adapt for special learners with each.

 

Many features of this text make teacher education program and standards alignment more convenient. The entire text is aligned with the NETS*T standards while many pedagogical features offer practical suggestions for technology integration with content area learning and further that alignment. Prospective teachers, as well as teachers who want to use technology, will find the style is direct and easy to follow. 

  • The concise presentation covers the basic technology concerns teachers will have and that the NETS Standards emphasize in a manageable presentation.
  • "Adaptations for Special Learners" boxes in every chapter provide personal accounts of technology activities from successful teachers to illustrate how technology can be used with diverse and exceptional students.
  • “Voices from the Classroom” features in every chapter provide personal accounts of technology activities so that students can see how this material will work for them.
  • “Curriculum Connections” offer successful, class-tested lessons for technology integration across content areas with links to the full lessons.  These mini-lessons will make it easy for students to use technology in their classes.
  • A Companion Website, developed by the authors with further references, lesson plans and sample projects and quizzes is available at www.ablongman.com/obannon1e .
  • An Instructor's Manual with teaching suggestions and tests is available online by contacting your local representative.

I. PREPARING TO USE TECHNOLOGY

 

1. Preparing to Use Technology.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Are teachers using technology?

Should teachers use technology?

Is there support for technology integration?

Becoming a technology-using teacher

Essential conditions for technology integration

Basics

Preparing for Instruction

Preparing to Manage the Classroom During Technology Enhanced Learning

Preparing to Work with the Technology Coordinator

Voices from Technology Coordinator

Key resources for technology-integration: Lance Wilhelm

Preparing for Special Learners

On the Web Virtual Connections

Managing the technology classroom

Planning for Instruction

Popular Educational Indexes

Professional Organizations

Special Learners

Standards-Based Sites

Books to Review

Key Terms

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

2. Hardware Basics.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Computer System

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Memory Explained in Bits and Bytes

Processor Speed

Input, Output, and Storage Devices

Connecting to the Computer

Considerations for Purchasing a Computer system

The Need for Software

Voices from the Classroom

Mobilizing my Students: Jo Ann Logan

Increasing Access through Grants: Valerie Pearce

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners: Hardware

Monitor Adaptations

Keyboard Adaptations

Peripherals Adaptations

Learning to use adaptive hardware

Common Vendors for Adaptive Hardware

On the Web Virtual Connections

Computer Corporations: Hardware, software, support services

Computer Basics & Tutorials

Input Devices: Digital cameras, scanners, electronic white boards, PDAs

Output Devices: Printers

Storage Devices: External hard drives,

Adaptive Hardware

Grants: Opportunities to Assist Access

Key Terms: Hardware

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

3. Software Basics.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Considerations for Purchasing Software

Types of Software: Operating System, Application, Internet, Utility, and Instructional

Evaluating Instructional Software

Voices from the Classroom: Valerie Pearce

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners

Assistive

Operating System

Access software

A final word about Assistive Software

On the Web Virtual Connections

Educational Software Resellers

Educational Software Publishers

Teacher Utility: Grade Programs

Task Generators

Organizations for Support with Diverse Learners

Assistive Software

Books to Review

Key Terms: Software

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

4. Portfolios.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Types of Portfolios: Working or Development, Assessment, Showcase

Moving to a digital delivery

Advantages and disadvantages of digital portfolios

Elements of portfolios

Digital Commandments

Voices from the Classroom

The benefits of my digital teaching portfolio: Anissa L Vega

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners: Use of portfolios with special learners

On the Web Virtual Connections

Commercial portfolio vendors for teacher education

Examples of teacher-intern-e-portfolios

Standards-based sites for portfolios

Books to Review

Software Options: Portfolio Development

Key Terms: Portfolios

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

II. INTEGRATING RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM.

 

5. Internet / Web.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Internet Capabilities

Connecting to the Net

Navigating the Net

Searching the Net

Information/Communication Services on the Net

Practicing Netiquette, Ethics and Safety on the Net

Evaluating Web Sources

Voices from the Classroom:

The Internet: An effective teaching tool: Deb Drew

The Internet: Enhances communication and student learning: Dave Carroll

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners

Solutions for vision barriers for Access to the Net

Solutions for hearing barriers for Access to the Net

Solutions for cognitive barriers for Access to the Net

Solutions for economic barriers for Access to the Net

Solutions for physical barriers for Access to the Net

On the Web Virtual Connections

Search Tools

Search Tools for kids

Internet Tutorials

Netiquette and Safety

Evaluation of Websites

Linking Students

Online and Project-based learning

Classroom Management during Internet-based learning

Books to Review

Software Options

Browser Options

Browser Plug-ins

Email Clients

FTP software

Security Software

Key Terms: Internet

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

6. Word Processing.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Teacher Uses of Word Processing

Student Uses of Word Processing

Word Processor Capabilities

Moving between platforms

Voices from the Classroom:

Working “smarter” with word processing: Amy Kelly

Enhances communication and student learning: Dave Carroll

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners

Adaptations that improve access to word processors

Specialized word processors

On the Web Virtual Connections

Specialized word processors

Word processing tutorials

Ideas for writing

Assistive technology software

Software Options: Word Processing Programs

Word processing software programs

Open Source word processing programs

 

Books to Review

Key Terms: Word Processing

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

III. INTEGRATING VISUAL LEARNING TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM.

 

7. Digital Images.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Teacher Uses of Digital Images

Student Uses of Digital Images

Digital Image Structure & Resolution

Ways to Acquire Digital Images

Digital Cameras

Scanners

CD collections, Web Collections

Graphic File Formats

Legal and Ethical use of Digital Images

Voices from the Classroom:

Using digital images in early learning: Vicki Wells

Integrating Technology in Art: Melanie Hammond

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners

Digital Text

On the Web Virtual Connections

Integrating Digital Images into Learning

Free or Subscription-based collections of digital files

Digital Camera, Scanners, and Reviews

Software Options:

Digital Image Editing

Digital Text Editing

Books to Review

Key Terms: Digital Images

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

8. Digital Diagrams, Maps, and Webs.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Uses of Visual Learning Tools: Digital Diagrams: Maps, Webs, and Outlines

Ways to Use Diagrams

Maps

Webs

Storyboards

Organizers

Visual Learning Tools: Inspiration Capabilities

Voices from the Classroom:

Using character mapping to improve learning in English: Kevin Thomas

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners

The importance of Visual Learning with Special Learners

Visual Supports

Auditory supports

 Motivational, interest and cognitive supports

On the Web Virtual Connections

Integrating Digital Diagrams into Learning

Graphic Organizers

Software Options:

Inspiration

Kidspiration

Books to Review

Key Terms: Digital Diagrams, Webs, Maps and Outlines

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

IV. INTEGRATING PROBLEM SOLVING TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM.

 

9. Databases.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Teacher and Student Uses of Databases

Database Organization and Capabilities

Constructing the Database

Creating a database with AppleWorks

Creating the Mail Merge

Voices from the Classroom:

 

Adapting for Special Learners

Working within small collaborative groups

Using technology solutions

On the Web Virtual Connections

Database tutorials

Ideas for Inquiry based Learning

Software Options: Database Programs

Database software programs

Open Source database program

Books to Review

Key Terms: Databases

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

10. Spreadsheets.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Teacher Uses of Spreadsheets

Student Uses of Spreadsheets

Spreadsheet Organization and Capabilities

Entering, Editing & Performing Calculations in the spreadsheet

Formatting the Spreadsheet

Creating a charts with Spreadsheets

Formatting the Spreadsheet

Voices from the Classroom:

Creating Interactive Spreadsheets: Allison Watkinson

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners

The importance of Visual Learning with Special Learners

Visual Supports

Auditory supports

 Motivational, interest and cognitive supports

On the Web Virtual Connections

Spreadsheet tutorials

Assistive technology software

Software Options:

AppleWorks

Excel

Open Source Software

Books to Review

Key Terms: Spreadsheets

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

V. USING MULTIMEDIA/HYPERMEDIA AND CONSTRUCTION TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM.

 

11. Multimedia/ Presentation Tools.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Teacher Uses of Multimedia/Presentation Tools

Student Uses of Multimedia/Presentation Tools

Multimedia/Presentation Software Capabilities

Working with PowerPoint

Steps for Creating a multimedia/slideshow

Voices from the Classroom:

Using multimedia/presentation software with the classroom: Amy Kelly

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners

Adaptations that improve access for Special Learners

On the Web Virtual Connections

PowerPoint tutorials

AppleWorks slideshow

KidPix Deluxe

iMovie

Ideas for integration

Software Options: Multimedia/Presentation Programs

Multimedia/Presentation Programs Used in K-12 Classrooms

Open Source Presentation programs

Books to Review

Key Terms: Multimedia/Presentation

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References

 

12. Web Authoring.

 

Learner Objectives

National Educational Standards for Teachers (NETS•T) Alignment

Frameworks

Basics

Teacher Uses of Web Authoring

Student Uses of Web Authoring

Methods for Creating Web Pages

How to Begin

Web Editor Components

Planning the Process

Designing for the Web

Steps for creating a classroom site

Steps to transfer files to the remote server

Voices from the Classroom:

Effective Uses of Classroom Web Site and Blogs: Paul Rinehart

Curriculum Connections

Adapting for Special Learners

Adaptations that improve accessibility for Special Learners

On the Web Virtual Connections

HTML code

HTML editors

WYSIWYG editors

Ideas for integration of - inquiry-based web projects

Software Options: Web Editors

Web Editor Programs for K-12 Classrooms

Open Source Web Editors

Books to Review

Key Terms: Web Authoring

Hands-on Activities for Learning

References 

“I believe that a work like this is very important to the field of educational technology.”

 

-                      Russell M. Thatcher, Oklahoma Panhandle State University

 

 

Preparing to Use Technology is a concise and comprehensive guide to the technology applications that are essential skills in the classrooms of today.  

This text provides a basic understanding of current software applications, adaptations for special learners, and ideas for curriculum integration without extensive discussion of history and foundations of technology. Instructors will find a user-friendly format with an appropriate balance of directive skill building activities and exploration. 

 

The entire text is aligned with the NETS*T standards while many pedagogical features offer practical suggestions for technology integration with content area learning. Prospective teachers, as well as teachers who want to use technology, will find the style is direct and easy to follow. 

 

 

Features:

  • “Voices from the Classroom” features in every chapter provide personal accounts of technology activities so that students can use this material themselves.
  • “Curriculum Connections” offer practical suggestions for technology integration across content areas to reflect teaching reality in today’s classrooms.
  • A Companion Website developed by the authors with further references, lesson plans, sample projects and quizzes is available at www.ablongman.com/obannon1e .
  • Sections on "Adapting for Special Learners" at the end of each chapter are written from the perspective of including students with mild or moderate needs in general curriculum activities, using readily available applications that are broadly applied to multiple classroom situations.

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