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Copyright, iv
Preface, xxiii
Chapter 1. Getting Started with Technology, 1
Focus Questions, 1
Information Age Trends, 2
Racing toward the Biotechnology Age: The Third Millennium, 3
What Is of Such Intrinsic Value?, 3
How Is This Affecting Education and Educators?, 4
Technology Standards: ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), 4
ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T), 5
NETS Profiles of Technology-Literate Teachers, 7
ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S), 12
NETS Profiles of Technology-Literate PreK–12 Students, 13
Technology Standards for School Administrators, 16
Leadership and Vision, 17
Learning and Teaching, 17
Productivity and Professional Practice, 17
Support, Management, and Operations, 18
Assessment and Evaluation, 18
Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues, 18
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Related Legislation, 19
National Education Technology Plan, 19
Additional Resources, 22
Related Technology Efforts, 23
Twenty-First-Century Workplace Skills, 23
The Computing Revolution, 25
The First Generation of Computers, 25
The Second Generation of Computers, 26
The Third Generation of Computers, 26
The Fourth Generation of Computers, 27
Future Generations of Computers, 28
Finding Your Way Around a Computer, 29
Software, 29
Hardware, 29
CPU, 29
The Microphone and Keyboard, 30
Computer Memory, 30
Memory Storage Devices, 32
Display Devices, 33
Printing Devices, 34
DVD/Video Vignette—Commutative Properties of Multiplication Using Graphing Calculators, 35
Summary, 35
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 36
MyLabSchool, 37
Chapter 2. Productivity Tools and Application Software, 38
Focus Questions, 38
Word Processing, 40
Word Processing in Education, 40
How Does This Look in the Classroom?, 42
Spreadsheets, 42
How Does This Look in the Classroom?, 43
Spreadsheets in Education, 43
Databases, 46
Databases in Education, 47
How Does This Look in the Classroom?, 48
Online Databases, 48
Concept-Mapping Tools, 49
How Does This Look in the Classroom?, 51
Summary, 51
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 52
MyLabSchool, 53
Chapter 3. Getting to Know the World Wide Web, 54
Focus Questions, 54
The World Wide Web, 56
Hypertext, 56
The Purpose of Web Browsers, 56
How to Use a Web Browser, 57
Searching the World Wide Web, 58
Search Strategies, 60
Email, 63
Sending a Message, 63
Responding to a Message, 67
Advanced Features of Email Software Applications, 67
Listservs, 69
Joining a Listserv, 69
Conversations for Everyone, 71
Webblogs or Weblogs or Blogs or Blogging and Video-Log or V-Log and Wikis, 72
Weblogs, 72
Video-Log or V-Log, 74
Wikipedia, 75
School Episode: Using a Wiki in the Classroom, 76
Text and Instant Messaging, 76
Social Networking Online, 77
Web 2.0, RSS, and Atom Feeds, 77
Implications for Education, 78
Data Conferencing, 79
Web Ring, 80
Newsgroups, 80
Reference Tools, 81
Digital Libraries, 83
Privacy and Security, 84
Web Privacy, 85
Email Privacy, 85
Spyware, 86
Security, 86
Other Internet Services, 87
File Transfer Protocol (FTP), 87
Telnet, 87
School Episode: A Classroom Application of Email, 88
DVD/Video Vignette—Postcards from the Net, 89
Summary, 89
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 90
MyLabSchool, 91
Chapter 4. Emerging and Assistive Technologies and the Future, 92
Focus Questions, 92
Emerging Technologies, 93
Assistive Technologies: Computers for People with Disabilities, 99
Future Technology’s Impacts on Education, 103
The Future Student’s Personal Computer, 104
The Changing Media Lab, 105
Summary, 106
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 107
MyLabSchool, 108
Chapter 5. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues, 110
Focus Questions, 110
Cybercrime, 111
Computer Fraud and Misuse, 111
Malware: Computer Viruses, Spyware, Spam, Email Scams, and Phishing, 113
Social Engineering, 117
Maintaining Security, 118
Individual Privacy, 120
Ethical and Legal Concerns in Education, 122
Do Kids Care If It’s Illegal?, 123
Copyright, 124
Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 125
Teach Act of 2002, 125
Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers, 125
Restricting Access to Harmful Material, 126
Plagiarism, 132
Information Accuracy, 132
Role-Playing Models for Ethical Behavior, 132
Kid Safety and Cybersafety, 132
Social Networking, 133
Equity in Education, 134
The Digital Divide, 136
One Laptop per Child Initiative, 136
School Episode: A University-Copyrighted Computer Software Policy, 137
Summary, 138
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 139
MyLabSchool, 140
Chapter 6. Learning and Teaching with Technology, 141
Focus Questions, 141
Technology and Education, 141
Interpreting the Results of Research on Technology in Education, 142
Changing Research Goals, 142
New Learning Theory and Practice, 143
Clarifying the Research Variables, 144
Teaching with Technology, 145
Technology-Using Teachers, 145
Changes in Teaching Practice, 146
Collegial Relationships, 147
Integration Stages, 147
Learning with Technology, 148
Overall Academic Effects, 149
The Effect of Technology on Language Achievement, 151
The Effect of Technology on Mathematics Achievement, 152
The Effect of Technology on Science Achievement, 153
The Effect of Technology on Social Studies Achievement, 153
The Effect of Technology for Students with Special Needs, 154
Technology-Enriched Learning Environments, 154
Laptop Computers, 156
Caveats, 156
Teacher as Researcher, 158
DVD/Video Vignette—World Wide Weather, 158
Summary, 159
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 160
MyLabSchool, 161
Chapter 7. Planning and Developing Technology-Rich Instruction, 162
Focus Questions, 162
What Is Technology-Integrated Teaching and Learning?, 163
Planning Models, 165
Lesson Plan Formats, 166
Considerations beyond the Instructional Flow, 168
WebQuests, 169
Technology Tools for Lesson Planning, 170
Selecting Educational Software for Your Lesson, 170
Guiding Principles behind Developing a Resource Review and Selection Plan, 171
A Software Review and Selection Process, 172
An Educational Software Review Form, 173
Educational Software Types, 178
Drill-and-Practice/Instructional Game Software, 178
Integrated Learning Systems, 179
Problem-Solving Software, 180
School Episode: Using Software to Practice the Basic Skills, 180
School Episode: Using Problem-Solving Software in the Classroom, 181
Reference Software, 182
Simulation Software, 182
School Episode: Applying Role-Playing Software in the Classroom, 183
Tool Software, 184
Tutorial Software, 184
Web-Based Software, 186
Educational Software for Hand-Held Computers, 186
Future Directions for Educational Software, 186
School- and District-Level Technology Planning, 188
Data-Driven Decision Making, 189
DVD/Video Vignette—Million $ Project, 190
School Episode: Using Software for Lesson Planning, 190
Summary, 191
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 192
MyLabSchool, 193
Chapter 8. Selecting and Integrating World Wide Web Resources, Including Designing Online Instruction, 194
Focus Questions, 194
Educational Website Review Guides, 195
A Framework of Educational Resources, 195
Harvesting Information, 195
Portal Sites, 195
Content Resources, 203
Experience Simulations, 214
Research Tools, 215
Planting Information, 216
Cultivating Information, 217
Puzzle Sites, 218
Online Instruction, 219
Types of Online Instruction, 220
Distance Education, 221
Creating a Website, 223
Make a Mental Plan, 223
The Design Process, 224
Involve Students in Web Design, 227
The Development Process, 228
Server Storage, 232
Maintaining a Quality Website, 232
Check Your Site, 233
Update Your Site, 233
Improve Your Site, 233
School Episode: Students Participate in a Project-Based Lesson Using the World Wide Web, 234
School Episode: Students Study Habitats Using Technology, 235
Summary, 235
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 236
MyLabSchool, 237
Chapter 9. Technology Integration in the Content Area, Including Early Childhood, Educationally Challenged, and Multidisciplinary Units, 238
Focus Questions, 238
Formulating Learning Activities, 239
Resources for Lesson Creation, 241
Learning Activities for Mathematics, 242
Learning Activities for Science, 247
Learning Activities for Language Arts, 251
Learning Activities for Social Studies, 254
Learning Activities for Educationally Challenged Students, 259
Multidisciplinary Units, 262
Multidisciplinary Unit for Primary Grades (PreK–2), 263
Multidisciplinary Unit for Intermediate Grades (3–5), 264
Multidisciplinary Unit for Middle Grades (6–8), 266
Multidisciplinary Unit for Secondary Grades (9–12), 269
Early Childhood Activities, 271
Early Childhood Mathematics, 272
Early Childhood Language Arts, 274
DVD/Video Vignette—Bird Rap, 277
Summary, 278
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 279
More Learning Opportunities, 280
MyLabSchool, 284
Chapter 10. Games and Virtual Environments, 285
Focus Questions, 285
Games, 285
What Is a Computer Game?, 286
Educational Games, 288
Websites for Games and Gaming, 288
Future of Gaming in Education, 290
simSchool: A Classroom Flight Simulator for Training Teachers, 290
Virtual Environments, 291
Educational Applications of Virtual Reality, 292
The Future of Virtual Environments in Education, 292
School Episode: Virtual Environment: The River City Science Inquiry Project, 293
Virtual Environments/Reality Websites, 295
Summary, 295
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 296
MyLabSchool, 297
Chapter 11. Mathematical Modeling, 298
Focus Questions, 298
Mathematical Modeling, 299
Spreadsheets, 300
More on Spreadsheets: Their History and Use, 301
Analysis and Projection, 301
Microworld, 303
Logo as a Learning Tool, 303
Summary, 306
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 307
MyLabSchool, 308
Chapter 12. Simulations and Data Analysis, 309
Focus Questions, 309
Data Analysis, 310
Simulations, 311
Statistics, 312
Simulation Websites and Data Resources, 314
Simulations, 314
Activity Examples, 316
Other Online Resources and Data Sets, 316
Summary, 319
DVD/Video Vignette—Solving a Logical Reasoning Problem, 319
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 320
MyLabSchool, 321
Chapter 13. Organizing, Managing, and One-to-One Computing, 322
Focus Questions, 322
One-to-One Computing, 322
Classroom Computers versus Computer Labs, 323
Organizing Learning in a Classroom Setting, 324
Room Arrangement, 325
Technical Procedures, 326
Scheduling Computer Use, 327
Assistance, 329
Teamwork, 330
Organizing Learning in a Single-Computer Setting, 331
Organizing Learning in a Lab Setting, 331
Equipment, 331
Preplanning and Preinstructing, 332
Assistance, 332
Teamwork and Creative Scheduling, 333
Basic Lab Procedures, 334
File Storage, 335
The Role of the Library Media Center, 336
School Episode: Students Prepare a Slide Presentation in the Computer Lab, 338
DVD/Video Vignette—Solving a Logical Reasoning Problem, 339
Summary, 339
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 340
MyLabSchool, 341
Chapter 14. Producing and Presenting, Including Podcasting and Digital Storytelling, 342
Focus Questions, 342
Planning and Research Preparation, 343
Defining the Purpose, 343
Background Research, 344
Storyboarding, 344
Screen Design, 344
Producing Multimedia Elements, 345
Text, 345
Graphics, 347
Video, 349
Audio, 350
Animation, 351
Authoring Multimedia Productions, 352
Building Blocks, 352
Objects, 352
Transitions, 353
Presenting with Multimedia Technology, 354
Hardware, 354
Software, 355
Preparation, 356
Digital Storytelling, 356
Podcasting, 356
How to Create a Podcast, 357
How to Listen to Podcasts, 357
School Episode: Preparing a Parent Open House Student Presentation, 358
Summary, 359
DVD/Video Vignette—Navigating by Landmarks, 359
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 360
MyLabSchool, 361
Chapter 15. Assessing and Evaluating, Including Portfolios, 362
Focus Questions, 362
Measurement Definitions, 363
Technology as the Focus, 363
Content as the Focus, 364
Technology as a Data Collection Tool, 366
Technology as a Recording, Analysis, and Communication Tool, 368
Quantitative Record Keeping, 369
Qualitative Record Keeping, 369
Portfolio Assessment, 371
Electronic Portfolio Formats, 373
Technology as a Plagiarism Detector, 374
School Episode: Students Prepare Their Own Reflections Diary, 375
Summary, 375
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 376
MyLabSchool, 377
Chapter 16. Classroom Administration, Professional Practice, and Development, 378
Focus Questions, 378
Communicating, 379
Student Contact Information, 380
Letters, 380
Newsletters, 381
Official Correspondence, 381
Planning, 382
Lesson Plans, 382
Planning for Individual Student Needs, 384
Designing a Classroom Layout, 385
Scheduling, 386
Budgeting Money, 386
Booking Classroom Guests, 387
Generating Documents, 387
The Professional Educator, 388
Collegial Communication, 388
Professional Associations, 390
Educational Funding Opportunities, 390
Professional Development, 392
School Episode: Planning for the Substitute Teacher, 394
Summary, 394
Let’s See What You Can Do!, 396
MyLabSchool, 397
Index, 398
Credits, 406

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