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Jim Russell is Professor Emeritus of Educational Technology at Purdue University and Visiting Professor at Florida State University. Jim Lehman is Professor of Educational Technology and currently serves as the head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at Purdue University. Don Stepich is currently Associate Professor in the Instructional and Performance Technology Department at Boise State University. Tim Newby is Professor of Educational Technology at Purdue University.

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Introduction to Educational Technology	p. 1
Introduction to Learning and Technology	p. 3
Welcome	p. 4
Making a Comparison: A Construction Metaphor
Vision of the Text: Where Are We Going?	p. 4
Learning	p. 5
What Exactly Is Learning?
How Does Learning Typically Occur?
Why Is the Study of Learning Important?
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How Can the Learning Experience Be Enhanced?
The Teacher as Instructional Expert
The Learning Environment: Shifts Toward Learner-Centered Instruction
Technology	p. 13
Why Is the Study of Technology Important?
What Exactly Is Educational Technology?
How Is Educational Technology Utilized?
What Is the Meaningful Integration of Technology?
How Is the Meaningful Integration of Technology Accomplished?
The Role of Instruction	p. 19
Instructional Design
Instructional Media
Instructional Computing
Summary	p. 22
Suggested Resources	p. 22
Theory into Application	p. 24
Introduction	p. 25
The Value of Theory	p. 25
Learning Theory	p. 26
Behavioral Perspective
Information Processing Perspective
Constructivist Perspective
Selecting Theoretical Principles	p. 38
Summary	p. 40
Suggested Resources	p. 40
Computers and Computer Tools for Teaching and Learning	p. 42
Introduction	p. 43
Understanding Computer Systems	p. 43
Hardware
Software
Computer Operation
Computer System Evaluation and Acquisition	p. 47
Troubleshooting Computer Problems	p. 49
Computer as Teacher, Learner, and Assistant	p. 52
Computer Tools	p. 53
Word Processors
Graphics Tools
Presentation Software
Computer Databases
Electronic Spreadsheets
Telecommunications Tools
Other Tools
Summary	p. 64
Suggested Resources	p. 64
Planning the Technology-Enhanced Learning Experience	p. 67
Technology and Instructional Situations: Understanding Learners, Learning Objectives, and Learning Environments	p. 69
Introduction	p. 70
Overview of Instructional Planning	p. 70
Students	p. 71
Gender
Socioeconomic Status
Culture and Ethnicity
Existing Knowledge of the Content
Motivation
Learning Style
Special Needs
Technology Literacy
Diversity as an Asset
Objectives	p. 79
Sources of Objectives
Specifying Lesson Objectives
Composing Objectives
Learning Environment	p. 83
Summary	p. 84
Suggested Resources	p. 84
Technology and Instructional Planning: Identifying the Plan's Key Activities	p. 86
Introduction	p. 86
Developing Instructional Activities	p. 87
Motivation Activities
Orientation Activities
Information Activities
Application Activities
Evaluation Activities
Instructional Plans as Heuristic Guides	p. 91
Making Plans Congruent
Practical Benefits of Plans	p. 95
Before Instruction
During Instruction
After Instruction
Summary	p. 99
Suggested Resources	p. 99
Instructional Methods: Identifying Ways to Involve Learners	p. 101
Introduction	p. 102
What Are Instructional Methods and Why Are They Important?	p. 102
Presentation
Demonstration
Discussion
Games
Simulation
Cooperative Learning
Discovery
Problem Solving
Drill and Practice
Tutorial
Can You Combine Methods?	p. 112
Which Method(s) to Use?	p. 113
Summary	p. 117
Suggested Resources	p. 117
Instructional Media: Involving Multiple Senses of Learners	p. 118
Introduction	p. 119
Instructional Media	p. 119
Text
Visuals
Audio
Video
Real Objects and Models
Multimedia
Which Medium?	p. 132
Summary	p. 138
Suggested Resources	p. 138
Technology and Instructional Material Selection, Adaptation, and Creation	p. 139
Introduction	p. 140
Instructional Materials	p. 141
Instructional Materials, Methods, and Media: How They Work Together to Ensure Learning	p. 141
When and Where Are Instructional Materials Included within the Learning Plan?	p. 141
Determining the Value of Instructional Materials	p. 142
Where Do We Acquire Instructional Materials?	p. 143
Selecting Existing Instructional Materials
Modifying Available Instructional Materials
Creating New Instructional Materials
Formative Evaluation of Instructional Materials	p. 150
Locating, Adapting, Creating, and Evaluating Instructional Materials: How Can Technology Help?	p. 151
Copyright Issues	p. 152
Summary	p. 157
Suggested Resources	p. 157
Meaningful Integration of Technology	p. 159
Integration of Computers to Support Learning	p. 161
Introduction	p. 162
Technology Integration Process: Preparing to Integrate the Computer in the Learning Experience	p. 163
Computer as Teacher	p. 163
Scenario: States and Capitals
Categories of Computer-Assisted Instruction
Integrated Learning Systems
Problems and Pitfalls
Computer as Assistant	p. 170
Scenario: Stock Market Game
Common Computer Assistant Tools
Problems and Pitfalls
Computer as Learner (Student as Teacher)	p. 177
Scenario: Multimedia Reports
Multimedia and Hypermedia Authoring
Problems and Pitfalls
Issues Involved in Integrating the Use of Computers	p. 182
Summary	p. 184
Suggested Resources	p. 184
Integration of the Internet to Support Learning	p. 185
Introduction	p. 186
Technology Integration Process: Preparing to Integrate the Internet in the Learning Experience	p. 186
What Is the Internet and How Do I Connect?	p. 187
Uses of the Internet	p. 187
Communication
Information Retrieval
Information Publishing
Internet Applications for Communication	p. 190
E-Mail and Mailing Lists
Newsgroups
Instant Messaging and Chat
Others
Classroom Applications
Internet Applications for Information Retrieval	p. 194
Scavenger Hunts
WebQuests
Classroom Applications
Internet Applications for Information Publishing	p. 201
Web Authoring
Classroom Applications
Problems and Pitfalls	p. 203
Issues Involved in the Use of the Internet in the Classroom	p. 206
Copyright and Fair Use of Materials on the Web
Security and Information Privacy
Evaluating the Quality of Websites
Summary	p. 209
Suggested Resources	p. 210
Integration of Distance Education to Support Learning	p. 211
Introduction	p. 212
Technology Integration Process: Preparing to Integrate Distance Education in the Learning Experience	p. 212
What Is Distance Education?	p. 213
Distance Education Technologies	p. 213
Audio-Based Technologies
Video-Based Technologies
Computer-Based Technologies
Planning for Distance Education	p. 216
Benefits of Distance Education
Understanding the Distance Education Learner
Preparing for Distance Education
Problems and Pitfalls
Implementing Distance Education	p. 222
Distance Education Examples
Strategies for Teaching at a Distance
Assessing Student Performance in Distance Education	p. 225
Utilization Guidelines for Distance Education	p. 226
Issues Related to Distance Education	p. 227
Copyright
Support
Policy Issues
Summary	p. 229
Suggested Resources	p. 230
Ensuring Successful Technology-Enhanced Learning Experiences	p. 231
Evaluation of Students and Materials	p. 233
Introduction	p. 234
What Is Evaluation?	p. 234
Why Evaluate?	p. 235
Evaluating the Students
Evaluating the Instruction
How to Evaluate	p. 237
Techniques to Evaluate Student Learning
Techniques to Evaluate Instruction
Summary of Techniques to Evaluate Instruction
Summary	p. 252
Suggested Resources	p. 253
Technology and Learning Today and Tomorrow	p. 255
Issues in Integrating Technology	p. 257
Introduction	p. 258
How Can the Integration of Technology Be Effectively Accomplished?	p. 258
What Barriers to Integration of Technology May Be Encountered?	p. 262
What Are the Costs Involved?
How Can We Address and Overcome the Barriers to Integration?	p. 266
What Additional Issues May the Integration of Technology Create?	p. 267
Equity and Other Issues of Access
Legal, Ethical, and Security Issues
Why Invest the Time, Energy, and Cost into the Integration of Technology?	p. 274
Technology as a Means to Address Difficulties in Teaching and Learning
Technology as a Change Agent
Technology as a Means to Maintain Economic Competitiveness
Summary	p. 276
Suggested Resources	p. 277
Trends in Educational Technology	p. 278
Introduction	p. 279
Educational Technology in the Past	p. 279
Instructional Design Roots
Educational Media Roots
Educational Computing Roots
Educational Technology Today	p. 284
Educational Technology Status
Educational Technology in the Schools of Today
Educational Technology in the Future	p. 288
Horizon Technologies
Schooling and Education in the Future
Summary	p. 295
Suggested Resources	p. 295
National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Teachers	p. 297
Kevin Spencer's Sample Lesson Plan (Civil War Unit)	p. 299
Glossary	p. 305
References	p. 315
Name Index	p. 319
Subject Index	p. 321
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Jim Russell is Professor Emeritus of Educational Technology at Purdue University and Visiting Professor at Florida State University.

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