Technologies for Education: A Practical Guide / Edition 5

by Ann E. Barron, Karen S. Ivers, Nick Lilavois, Julie A. Wells

Overview

This fifth edition of a well-known and respected book provides the latest information on a variety of educational technology topics (with a new chapter featuring PDAs) and demonstrates how technologies can best be applied in educational settings. The book has been completely revised and updated to reflect today's technologies available to educators. Chapters include: Teaching With Technology; Digital Audio; Digital Video; Computer Graphics; Telecommunications; Distance Learning and others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591582502
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/30/2006
Edition description:	5TH
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Ann E. Barron is Professor, Instructional Technology, College of Education at the University of South Florida.

Karen S. Ivers is a Professor in the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education at California State University Fullerton.

Nick Lilavois has many years of experience as a graphic artist, creative designer, and programmer for e-learning and multimedia companies, such as Analysis & Technology and Interactive Media. He can be reached at http://www.lilavois.com/Nick

Julie A. Wells M.S. OTR/L ATP is an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Practitioner for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She has been practicing in the area for 5 years and has a special interest in the areas of Assistive Technology and Feeding Therapy.

Table of Contents

Teaching with Technology
Computer Graphics
Advanced Computer Graphics: Animation, 3D Graphics, and Virtual Reality
Digital Audio
Digital Video
Telecommunications
Distance Learning
Assistive Technologies in the Classroom
Index

Editorial Reviews

This edition, which is updated to include recent advances, gives educators the edge in working with technology-assisted projects while keeping curricular and pedagogical needs in mind. It starts by describing the benefits of technology in education, including critical thinking, individualization, flexibility for students with special needs and cooperative learning, guidelines for implementing technology and technology standards for students and teachers.” —Reference & Reseach Book News

“Why teach with technology? The authors answer this question with convincing scenarios illustrating the enhanced student learning made possible by the effective integration of technology into meaningful instruction. They present the basics on computer graphics, digital audio and video, Internet research, distance learning, and much more. While these technologies are changing rapidly, the text offers a useful, general overview of current tools.” —Curriculum Connections School Library Jourbanal

“Offer up-to-the-minute snapshots as well as practical ideas.” —American Libraries

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