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Copyright, ii
Preface, xiii
NETS·T for Teachers, xvii
Section I. Preparing to Use Technology, 1
1. Preparing to Use Technology, 1
Frameworks, 2
Are Teachers Using Technology?, 2
Should Teachers Use Technology?, 5
Is There Support for Technology Integration?, 6
Becoming a Technology-Using Teacher, 10
Basics, 12
Preparing for Instruction by Planning, 14
Preparing for Assessment, 20
Preparing for Special Learners, 24
Preparing to Manage the Classroom, 26
Support Provided by Technology Coordinators, 29
Voices From the Classroom: The Technology Coordinator, Lance Wilhelm, 29
Curriculum Connections, Robert Kirkland, 31
On the Web, 33
Key Terms, 34
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 34
2. Hardware Basics, 35
Frameworks, 36
Basics, 36
Computer System, 37
Memory Explained in Bits and Bytes, 37
Processor Speed, 38
Input, Output, and Storage Devices, 39
Voices From the Classroom: Mobilizing My Students, JoAnne Logan, 42
On the Cutting Edge: One Classroom—The World, L’Jon Papillon, 44
iPower in a Third-Grade Classroom, James Andrew McDonald, 48
Connecting to the Computer, 50
Considerations for Purchasing a Computer System, 50
The Need for Software, 52
Adapting for Special Learners, 52
Monitor Adaptations, 52
Keyboard Adaptations, 53
Mouse Adaptations, 54
Peripherals, 54
Classroom Sound Field Amplification Systems, 55
Learning to Use Adaptive Hardware, 55
Curriculum Connections, 56
Common Vendors for Adaptive Hardware, 57
Increase Classroom Access through Writing Grants, Valerie Pearce, 57
On the Web, 58
Key Terms, 59
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 59
3. Software Basics, 60
Frameworks, 61
Basics, 61
Considerations for Purchasing Software, 61
Types of Software, 63
Voices From the Classroom: My Open Source Classroom, Aaron Pickering, 64
Evaluating Instructional Software, 73
Adapting for Special Learners, 73
Assistive Software, 73
Operating System Software, 73
Access Software, 75
Curriculum Connections, 79
Software Equalizes My Classroom, Valerie Pearce, 80
A Final Word on Assistive Software, 80
On the Web, 81
Key Terms, 82
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 82
4. Portfolios, 83
Frameworks, 84
Basics, 84
More about Digital Delivery, 86
Components of the Portfolio, 87
Digital Commandments, 89
Adapting for Special Learners, 91
Voices From the Classroom: The Benefits of My Digital Teaching Portfolio, Anissa L. Vega, 92
Curriculum Connections, 93
On the Web, 94
Key Terms, 94
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 95
Section II. Using Research and Communication Tools to Enhance Learning, 96
5. The Internet, 96
Frameworks, 97
Basics, 98
Internet Capabilities, 100
Navigating the Web, 102
Searching the Web, 103
Information/Communication Services on the Net, 105
Web 2.0 Tools, 107
Voices From the Classroom: The Teacher/Learner and Web 2.0, Jennifer Lubke, 110
Practicing Netiquette, Ethics, and Safety on the Web, 114
Safety for Your Computer, 116
Evaluating Web Sources, 117
Adapting for Special Learners, 118
The Internet: Enhances Communication and Student Learning, Dave Carroll, 120
The Internet: An Effective Teaching Tool, Deb Drew, 121
Vision Barriers, 121
Hearing Barriers, 122
Cognitive Barriers, 122
Economic Barriers, 123
Physical Barriers, 123
Curriculum Connections, 123
On the Web, 127
Key Terms, 128
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 128
6. Word Processing, 129
Frameworks, 130
Basics, 130
Word Processor Capabilities, 132
Moving Files between Platforms, 142
Voices From the Classroom: Working Smarter with Word Processing, Amy Graham, 143
Adapting for Special Learners, 144
Adaptations That Improve Access to Word Processors, 144
Curriculum Connections, 145
Adaptations Using Word Processors That Allow Access to the General Curriculum, 148
Specialized Word Processors, 150
On the Web, 152
Key Terms, 153
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 153
Section III. Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning, 154
7. Digital Images, 154
Frameworks, 155
Basics, 157
Digital Images, 158
Ways to Obtain Digital Images, 159
Digital Cameras, 159
Categories of Digital Cameras, 160
Basic Parts, Features, and Functions of a Digital Camera, 160
Graphic File Formats, 165
Compression, 167
Scanners, 168
CD-ROM Collections, 170
Web Collections, 170
Legal and Ethical Use of Digital Images, 171
Basic Parts, Features, and Functions of a Camcorder (Video Camera-Recorder), 172
Voices From the Classroom: Using Digital Images in Early Learning, Vicki Wells, 173
Adapting for Special Learners, 174
Digital Text, 174
Curriculum Connections, 175
On the Web, 179
Key Terms, 180
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 180
8. Diagrams, Maps, and Webs, 181
Frameworks, 182
Basics, 182
Uses of Diagrams, 183
Uses of Outlines, 186
Visual Learning Capabilities (Inspiration), 186
Adapting for Special Learners, 190
Curriculum Connections, 191
Voices From the Classroom: Visual Learning Software in the Curriculum, Kevin Thomas, 193
Visual Supports, 193
Auditory Supports, 194
Motivational, Interest, and Cognitive Supports, 194
Learning Strategy Support, 194
On the Web, 195
Key Terms, 195
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 196
Section IV. Using Problem-Solving Tools to Enhance Learning, 197
9. Databases, 197
Frameworks, 198
Basics, 199
Choosing a Database Tool, 199
Database Organization and Capabilities, 201
Constructing the Database, 201
Mail Merge, 205
Adapting for Special Learners, 206
Curriculum Connections, 207
On the Web, 208
Key Terms, 209
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 209
10. Spreadsheets, 210
Frameworks, 211
Basics, 211
Choosing a Spreadsheet Tool, 213
Spreadsheet Organization and Capabilities, 213
Constructing the Spreadsheet, 217
Voices From the Classroom: Going below the Surface: Tapping into the Interactive Capabilities of Spreadsheets, Allison Watkinson, 218
Adapting for Special Learners, 219
Vision Barriers, 219
Curriculum Connections, 220
Cognitive Barriers, 223
Physical Barriers, 223
On the Web, 223
Key Terms, 224
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 224
Section V. Using Multimedia Authoring Tools to Enhance Learning, 225
11. Multimedia Tools, 225
Frameworks, 226
Basics, 227
Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Its Capabilities, 229
Choosing a Multimedia Presentation Tool, 231
Adapting for Special Learners, 239
Voices From the Classroom: Integrating Technology into My Art Classroom, Melanie Hammond, 240
Curriculum Connections, 241
Cognitive Barriers, 245
Hearing Barriers, 245
Vision Barriers, 245
Physical and Language Barriers, 246
On the Web, 246
Key Terms, 247
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 247
12. Web Authoring, 248
Frameworks, 249
Basics, 250
Benefits of Web Publishing, 250
Organizing Appropriate Information, 251
Methods for Creating Web Pages, 253
Planning the Process, 257
Writing for the Web, 260
Using Graphics and Multimedia on the Web, 261
Prior to Developing Your Site, 262
Steps for Development, 262
Transferring the Files to the Remote Server, 263
Adapting for Special Learners, 265
Page Design, 265
Curriculum Connections, 266
Voices From the Classroom: A Virtual Classroom That Is Smarter Than SMART Board, Paul Gigliotti, 267
Images and Animations, 269
Audio and Video, 269
Hyperlinks, 269
Plug-in Features, 270
Charts and Graphs, 270
Tables, 270
Titles, 270
Language Use, 270
On the Web, 271
Key Terms, 272
Hands-on Activities for Learning, 272
References, 273
Index, 279

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