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Instructional Technology and Media for Learning shows specifically and realistically how technology and media enhance and support everyday teaching and learning. Written from the viewpoint of the teacher, it shows how to integrate a complete range of technology and media formats into classroom instruction using the ASSURE model for lesson planning. Ideal for educators at all levels, it helps readers to incorporate technology and media into best practice, to use them as teaching tools, and to guide students in using them as learning tools. Examples come from elementary and secondary education. The new Eleventh Edition keeps readers up to pace with the innovations in all aspects of technology, particularly those related to computers, Web 2.0, social networks, and the Internet. The updating throughout reflects the acceleration trend toward digitizing information and school use of telecommunications resources, such as the Web. It also addresses the interaction among the roles of teachers, technology, coordinators, and school media specialists, all complementary and interdependent teams within the school. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, pop-up content, and links to additional information.

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Sharon Smaldino has been a professor of educational technology for many years. She has worked with teachers and teacher candidates in learning to use technology to assure quality learning experiences for students. She has received several teaching awards and has presented on the use of technology to enhance learning. Her work with teachers and teacher candidates is reflected in this book.

Chapter 1: Exploring 21st Century Learning