Technology for Classroom and Online Learning: An Educator's Guide to Bits, Bytes, and Teaching

by Samuel M. Kwon, Daniel R. Tomal Concordia University Chic, Aram S. Agajanian

Overview

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with two national, education technology experts to write a comprehensive book on technology for classroom and online learning for educators. Everything you need to know about using educational technology such as computer networking, peripherals, security, troubleshooting and maintenance, and teaching and learning with technology are covered. The book starts by reviewing the history of technologies, and then addresses the skill sets needed by all educators who use technology as part of their classroom and online instruction.

Benefits and Features of book:

• A comprehensive book covering all aspects of educational technology
• Each chapter objectives are aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE)
• Many schematics and diagrams of technology circuits are included
• Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application
• Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot technology devices
• Several handy resources are included in the appendices

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475815450
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	09/18/2015
Series:	The Concordia University Leadership Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	232
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Samuel M. Kwon, Ph.D. is a Concordia University Chicago faculty member and teaches courses in the Educational Technology program. His primary areas of research include technology-supported teaching and learning, online learning, and the design of learning environments. He has a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in Education and Social Policy—Learning Sciences, and an M.S. and B.S. from MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has published many articles on teaching, learning, and the use of technology.

Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. He is a consultant and an author of eighteen books such as Action Research for Educator, Challenging Students to Learn, Resource Management for School Administrators (with Craig Schilling), Managing Human Resource and Collective Bargaining (with Craig Schilling) and Leading School Change: Maximizing resources for school improvement (with Craig Schilling and Margaret Trybus) by Rowman & Littlefield Education, and has made guest appearance on many national radio and television shows.

Aram S. Agajanian, Ph.D. is a professor and has served as a Chair of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology programs in several institutions. His expertise is in the fields of electrical, computer, biomedical engineering technology, and network communications. He has published numerous articles on educational leadership; the papers concentrate on encouraging female enrollment in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs. He is the coauthor (with D. Tomal) of the book titled Electronic Troubleshooting by McGraw-Hill.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction to Electronic Technologies
2 Electronics and Technology
3 Computer Peripherals
4 Computer Networking
5 Computing Platforms
6 Security and Maintenance
7 Teaching and Learning with Technology
8 Online and Blended Instruction
Appendix A: School Technology Resource Websites
Appendix B: Common Technology Acronyms
Appendix C: Technology Standards for School Administrators
Appendix D: Trademarks
About the Authors
Index

Editorial Reviews

Overall, this book is useful for all educators and students who use computers and related technology. The technical information, supported with clear explanations and descriptions, makes this text easy to understand. It is a must read for lab teachers, computer coaches, and K-12 computer learners. Further, any novice in computers can read it and enhance his/her understanding of computer technology.

Global Education Review

This book provides an important resource for achieving broader technical literacy in our society.

A.Galip Ulsoy

This book provides a thorough introduction to specific tools, techniques, and problem solving strategies. This book is a great resource for students and educators, alike.

Ami N. Erickson

In Technology for Classroom and Online Learning the authors provide a succinct overview of hardware, software, and computer networks for the classroom teacher.. . .Upon initial review it appeared this was going to be an academic text and hard to understand. On the contrary, although one of the authors is an engineer, the text was clearly written, making the concepts very accessible.. . .[T]his short book (187 pages) is an important introductory text for future classroom technology professionals or as a succinct reference source for practicing educators.

American Reference Books Annual

Using technology as an educator is no longer an option, it is an imperative! This book is a practical and understandable resource. I highly recommend this book to all educators who want to excel in using technology. Outstanding!

Donald F. Gately

A wonderfully organized text that presents the more technical aspects of managing a digital classroom steeped in the International Society of Technology in Education standards (ISTE).

Kecia Ray