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Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom

ISBN: 9780132700009 | 013270000X
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 9/1/1998

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SummaryTable of Contents
This book presents a rationale and teaching model for integrating computer technology into the curriculum. It addresses a variety of computer software applications, presents real examples of how to integrate technology into the classroom, and focuses on how the computer can be used as a tool for teachers.
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CHAPTER 1 RETHINKING COMPUTERS AND INSTRUCTION
1(18)
Key Topics
1(1)
Conception of Technology
2(3)
The Use of Computers in Schools
2(2)
The Use of Computers in Business
4(1)
Educational Reform and Technology
5(9)
Constructivism
6(1)
Open-Ended Learning Environments
6(2)
Learning Context
8(1)
Collaborative Learning
9(5)
Starting the Revolution
14(2)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
16(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
16(1)
References
16(3)
CHAPTER 2 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY FOR INQUIRY: THE NTEQ MODEL
19(18)
Key Topics
19(1)
NTeQ in the Classroom
20(3)
NTeQ in Philosophy
23(10)
NTeQ and the Teacher
23(4)
NTeQ and the Student
27(2)
NTeQ and the Computer
29(1)
NTeQ and the Lesson
30(1)
NTeQ and the Multidimensional Environment
31(2)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
33(3)
Questions Teachers Ask
33(3)
References
36(1)
CHAPTER 3 TEACHER AS DESIGNER
37(24)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
37(1)
Key Topics
37(1)
Designing an Integrated Lesson
38(21)
Specifying Objectives
38(4)
Matching Objectives to Computer Functions
42(1)
Specifying a Problem
43(3)
Planning the Data Manipulation
46(3)
Planning the Results Presentation
49(4)
Planning the Activities While Using the Computer
53(1)
Planning the Activities Prior to Using the Computer
54(1)
Planning the Activities After Using the Computer
55(2)
Planning the Supporting Activities
57(1)
Planning the Assessment
58(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
59(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
59
NTeQ Model
59(1)
References
60(1)
CHAPTER 4 TEACHER AS FACILITATOR
61(16)
Key Topics
61
Negotiating the Curriculum
62(4)
Four Stages of Negotiating the Curriculum
62(3)
Negotiating the Curriculum and NTeQ
65(1)
Group Learning
66(4)
Classroom Environment
66(1)
Creating a Culture of Collaboration
67(1)
Establishing Groups
68(1)
Principles of Cooperative Learning
68(2)
Questioning Strategies
70(4)
Higher and Lower Level Questions
72(1)
Convergent and Divergent Questions
72(1)
Techniques of Questioning
73(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
74(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
74(1)
References
75(2)
CHAPTER 5 MANAGING THE CLASSROOM
77(24)
Key Topics
77(1)
Classroom Management
78(4)
Classroom Environment
80(1)
Changes Over Time
81(1)
Managing the Multidimensional Environment
82(10)
Managing the Rotation
82(3)
Managing Student Activities
85(7)
Managing the Resources
92(3)
Student Disks
92(1)
Software and CD-ROMs
92(1)
Printing Supplies
92(1)
Desktop Management
93(1)
Computer Care
94(1)
Managing the Internet
95(3)
Supervision and Guidance
96(1)
Acceptable Use Policies
96(1)
Filters
97(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
98(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
98(1)
References
98(3)
CHAPTER 6 ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE LEARNERS
101(22)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
101(1)
Key Topics
101(1)
Adapting the Learning Environment
102(8)
Student Learning Variables
102(1)
Determining Student Learning Preferences
103(4)
Changing the Learning Environment
107(3)
Adapting to the Needs of the Multicultural Classroom
110(1)
Assistive Technology for Learners with Special Needs
111(8)
Computer Access for Persons with Disabilities
112(1)
Adapting the Computer for Persons with Sensory Impairments
113(2)
Adapting the Computer for Persons with Motor Impairments
115(3)
Other Environmental Considerations for Persons with Disabilities
118(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
119(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
119(1)
Resources
120(1)
References
121(2)
CHAPTER 7 WORD PROCESSING
123(30)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
123(1)
Key Topics
123(1)
Using Word Processing in the Classroom
124(5)
Ease of Use
124(1)
Refinement of Work
124(2)
Creativity and Personalization of Work
126(1)
Equity in Final Products
127(1)
Workforce Tool
128(1)
Examining Word Processing
129(9)
Basic Components
129(1)
Editing
130(1)
Formatting
130(5)
Inserting
135(2)
Tools
137(1)
Designing an Integrated Lesson
138(9)
Specifying the Instructional Objective
138(1)
Matching Objective to Computer Functions
139(1)
Specifying a Problem
139(1)
Manipulating Data
140(1)
Presenting Results
140(1)
Multidimensional Activities
141(6)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
147(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
147(1)
NTeQ Lesson Plan
148(2)
Lesson Bytes for Word Processing
150(1)
Resources
151(1)
Word Processing Tutorials
151(1)
Word Processing in the Classroom
151(1)
References
151(2)
CHAPTER 8 SPREADSHEETS AS A LEARNING TOOL
153(26)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
153(1)
Key Topics
153(1)
Spreadsheets in the Classroom
154(5)
Using Spreadsheets for Learning
154(5)
Spreadsheets as Tools
159(1)
Examining the Spreadsheet
159(9)
Basic Components
160(1)
Entering Information
160(3)
Creating Calculations
163(2)
Creating Charts
165(3)
Designing an Integrated Lesson with a Spreadsheet
168(6)
Matching the Objective to Computer Functions
168(2)
Identifying the Problem
170(1)
Data Manipulation
171(1)
Results Presentation
171(1)
Multidimensional Activities
171(3)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
174(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
174(1)
NTeQ Lesson Plan
175(2)
Lesson Bytes for Spreadsheets
177(1)
References
178(1)
CHAPTER 9 DATABASES
179(26)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
179(1)
Key Topics
179(1)
Databases in the Classroom
180(4)
Ease of Use
180(3)
Engagement in Critical Thinking
183(1)
Common Tool
184(1)
Examining Databases
184(7)
Basic Components
184(1)
Defining Fields
185(2)
Entering Information
187(2)
Creating New Layouts
189(1)
Reports
190(1)
Designing and Integrated Lessons Using Databases
191(8)
Specifying the Instructional Objective
191(1)
Matching the Objective to Computer Functions
191(1)
Specifying a Problem for Students to Solve
192(1)
Data Manipulation
192(2)
Results Presentation
194(1)
Multidimensional Activities
194(5)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
199(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
199(1)
NTeQ Lesson Plan
199(2)
Lesson Bytes for Databases
201(1)
Resources
202(1)
Database Tutorials
202(1)
Databases in the Classroom
202(1)
References
203(2)
CHAPTER 10 DRAWING
205(24)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
205(1)
Key Topics
205(1)
Using Pictures and Graphics for Instruction
206(1)
Painting and Drawing Documents
206(2)
Objects versus Pixels
206(1)
Making the Choice
207(1)
Drawing Objects
208(10)
Drawing Tools
208(2)
Manipulating Objects
210(8)
Painting
218(5)
Painting Tools
218(1)
Transforming Objects
218(5)
Integrating Drawing and Painting into a Lesson
223(3)
Map Reading
223(2)
Creating Graphics and Computer Manipulatives
225(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
226(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
226(1)
References
227(2)
CHAPTER 11 PUBLISHING TOOLS
229(40)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
229(1)
Key Topics
229(1)
Why Publish?
230(1)
Creating Basic Reports
230(11)
Basic Layout
230(5)
Rules
235(1)
Headers and Footers
236(2)
Using Pictures and Graphics
238(3)
Books and Newsletters
241(7)
Books
242(3)
Newsletters
245(3)
Multimedia Presentations
248(10)
Electronic Slide Shows
248(5)
Hypermedia Presentations
253(5)
Creating Web Pages
258(8)
Web Page Terminology
259(3)
Creating a Web Page
262(2)
Design Considerations
264(2)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
266(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
266(1)
NTeQ Model
267(1)
Jump Start
267
Resources
268(1)
HTML Style Manuals
268(1)
Tutorials
268(1)
Advanced HTML Information
268(1)
References
268(1)
CHAPTER 12 THE INTERNET IN THE CLASSROOM
269(32)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
269(1)
Key Topics
269(1)
Internet Components
270(10)
The World Wide Web
270(3)
FTPs
273(1)
Gophers
273(1)
E-mail
274(2)
Listservs
276(1)
Newsgroups
277(1)
Chat Forums
278(2)
Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum
280(2)
The Internet as an Information Source
282(5)
Curriculum Guides for Teachers
282(1)
Information for Students
283(1)
Downloading Files
284(1)
Copyright Issues
285(2)
The Internet for Collaboration
287(4)
Connecting with the Community
287(1)
Connecting with Other Schools
288(1)
Connecting with Experts
289(1)
Connecting with the World at Large
290(1)
The Internet for Publishing
291(5)
School Web Pages
291(1)
Student Publications
292(4)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
296(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
296(1)
Jump Start
297(1)
Internet Resources
297
Teacher Resources
298(1)
Student Resources
298(1)
Language Arts
298(1)
Science
298(1)
Math
298(1)
Social Studies
298(1)
Arts
299
At the Classroom's Doorstep
296
Questions Teachers Ask
296
Lesson Bytes
297
References
299
CHAPTER 13 SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION
301(24)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
301(1)
Key Topics
301(1)
Scenario: Fourth Grade Collaborative Science Project
302(1)
Determining Information Needs
302(3)
Factors Influencing Data Collection
302(1)
Information Necessary to Solve Problem
303(2)
Developing a Search Strategy
305(13)
Search Plans
306(1)
Choosing an Internet Search Tool
307(11)
Conducting and Documenting the Search
318(4)
Search Logs
318(1)
Search Terms
319(1)
Unsuccessful Searches
320(1)
Assessing the Quality of Retrieved Information
321(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
322(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
322(1)
References
323(2)
CHAPTER 14 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
325(22)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
325(1)
Key Topics
325(1)
Computer-Generated Teaching Materials
326(13)
Multimedia Presentations
326(2)
Creating Audio-Tutorial Materials
328(2)
Personalized Worksheets
330(5)
Classroom Printed Materials
335(4)
Educational Software
339(5)
Types of Educational Software
339(2)
Software Evaluation
341(3)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
344(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
344(1)
References
345(2)
CHAPTER 15 COMPUTERS AS A TOOL FOR TEACHERS
347(20)
Computer Skills Used in This Chapter
347(1)
Key Topics
347(1)
Computers for Classroom Management
348(8)
Electronic Gradebooks
348(4)
Lesson Plans
352(1)
Student Groups
352(3)
Seating Charts
355(1)
Communication with Parents
356(5)
Mail Merge Letters
356(4)
Newsletters
360(1)
Web Pages
361(1)
Classroom Materials
361(3)
Name Tags and Folder Labels
361(2)
Coupons
363(1)
Certificates
364(1)
At the Classroom's Doorstep
364(1)
Questions Teachers Ask
364(1)
References
365(2)
APPENDIX LEARNING TASKS AND COMPUTER FUNCTIONS367(4)
INDEX371

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