Doug Johnson

The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A comprehensive guide for integrating educational technology in the K-12 classroom This is a must-have resource for all K-12 teachers and administrators who want to really make the best use of available technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, an expert in educational technology, The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide is replete with practical tips teachers can easily use to engage their students and make their classrooms places where both students and teachers will enjoy learning. * Covers the most up-to-date technologies and how they can best be used in the classroom * Includes advice on upgrading time-tested educational strategies using technology * Talks about managing "disruptive technologies" in the classroom * Includes a wealth of illustrative examples, helpful suggestions, and practical tips This timely book provides a commonsense approach to choosing and using educational technology to enhance learning.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118183557
• Artikelnr.: 38235667

Autorenporträt

DOUG JOHNSON is the Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato, Minnesota Public Schools and serves as an adjunct faculty member of Minnesota State University. His long-running column "Head for the Edge," appears in Library Media Connection and he maintains the Blue Skunk Blog.

Inhaltsangabe

INTRODUCTION: WHY THIS BOOK?

WHY IS AN ENGLISH TEACHER WRITING THIS BOOK INSTEAD OF STEVE JOBS?

CREATING THE ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFUL TECHNOLOGY USE

Chapter One: Why Should Classroom Teachers Be Technologically Skillful?

Revolution or Evolution in Educational Change?

Developing a Framework for Thinking about Technology in Schools

Chapter Two: Some Basics: Q&A

What Type of Computer Should I Have?

What Operating System (OS) Should I Choose: Windows, Macintosh, GNU/Linux or Chrome?

How Much Memory Do I Need and How Fast Does the Computer Need to Run?

Desktop, Laptop, Netbook or Tablet?

What Other Equipment Should I Buy?

What Basic Software Do I Need?

What Are Freeware and Open Source Software?

How Do I Manage Files on Multiple Computers?

What Is Cloud Computing and What Are Its Advantages and Disadvantages?

What Does a Technologically Well-Equipped Classroom Look Like?

Seven Stupid Mistakes Teachers Make with Technology

Seven Brilliant Things Teachers Do with Technology

Chapter Three: Using Technology for Professional Productivity

Professional Productivity: the Critical Start to Technology Use

Keeping Professionally Organized: Managing the Business of Teaching

Communicating Using Technology

The Student Information System

Parent and Student Portals

Curriculum Management Systems

Course Management Systems

The School Website and Teacher Pages

Basic Productivity Tools

Basic Online Tools

Chapter Four: The Technology Upgrade

Getting Started with Technology in the Classroom

Assessing Technology-Enhanced Student Work

What IT Skills Should Teachers Expect of All Students?

Survival Skills for the Information Jungle

Chapter Five: Teaching 21st Century Skills

The 4th R--Research

Designing Technology-Enhanced Projects - the 4 A's

Everyday Problem Solving

Entertain or Engage: Why You Need to Know the Difference

A Few Thoughts About Creativity

Right-brain Skills and Technology: A Whole New Mind(set)

Chapter Six: Managing "Disruptive" Technologies in the Classroom

Some Approaches to Managing Technology in the Classroom

Using Technology in the Classroom to Support Student Learning

Computer Games in the Classroom

Why You Should Let Your Students Use the Internet for Non-academic Purposes

Chapter Seven: Common Sense Practices for Safe and Ethical Technology Use

The Teacher's Day-to-Day Security Guide

HELPING STUDENTS STAY ETHICAL AND SAFE ONLINE

BASICS OF TECHNOLOGY ETHICS: PRIVACY, PROPERTY, APPROPRIATE USE

Staying Safe on the Read-Write Web

What Students Need to Understand About Technology Use

A Dozen Ways to Teach Ethical and Safe Technology Use

Guidelines for Educators Using Social and Educational Networking Sites

Chapter Eight: Keeping Up: Developing a Long-Term Learning Strategy

Your Personal Learning Network

Keeping Your Sanity

The Librarian: Your Technology Partner

Bonus: Top Ten Secrets for Conducting a Successful Technology Workshop

Chapter Nine: Looking into the Crystal Ball

Three "High Tech" Schools of the Future

How you can invent the future and take charge of your own technology environment

Change from the Radical Center of Education

The Giant and the Ants: How Problems Are Solved

Readings and Resources

Index