Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learningtakes a cognitive approach to technology, emphasizing meaningful learning for both teachers and students. It strikes a balance between practical applications and theoretical issues, so teachers concentrate on the connections between learning tasks and the mental activities of their students. The Fourth Edition expands its coverage of using the Internet as a communication and inquiry tool. Coverage of applications concentrates on readily available software, making the book is as useful as possible for classroom teachers. This edition gives increased attention to PowerPoint presentation software and digital video. The authors emphasize the importance of critical thinking skills for today's students, in light of the unregulated access to sources provided by the Internet.