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Essentials of Educational Technology: (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series)
James E. Schwartz, Houghton College
Robert J. Beichner, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

ISBN-10: 0205277004
ISBN-13:  9780205277001

Publisher:  Allyn & Bacon
Copyright:  1999
Format:  Paper; 212 pp
Published:  08/03/1998
Status: Out of Print


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The newest addition to the Essentials series Essentials of Educational Technology, presents a brief, yet thorough examination of the major aspects of Educational Technology at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in this subject.

This clear and concisely written text discusses the integration of computer use into the curriculum. Presenting the material as an integrated whole, the authors use the Delta Principle, as described in Chapter Two, throughout the text to teach students to think about the enormous power and potential of technology and its ability to change the way we think and learn.

The text relates the material to every major curriculum area and offers accompanying activities and ideas for pre- and in-service teachers. Unlike other educational technology texts, this text goes one step further by preparing students to anticipate and prevent unwanted, negative effects of technology. Additionally, the text offers a wealth of information pertaining to the World Wide Web.


Features

  • The Essentials series: Essentials of Elementary Mathematics, 2/e, by Riedesel/Schwartz (ISBN: 0-205-28750-6) Essentials of Elementary Social Studies, 2/e, by Turner (ISBN: 0-205-28035-8) Essentials of Elementary Language Arts, 2/e, by Wood (ISBN: 0-205-28033-1) Essentials of Educational Technology, 1/e, by Schwartz/Beichner (ISBN: 0-205-27700-4) Essentials of Elementary Reading, 2/e, by Graves et al (ISBN: 0-205-28034-X) Essentials of Elementary Science, 2/e, by Dobey et al (ISBN: 0-205-28365-9)
  • “Can You?” feature in every chapter prepares students for reading.
  • Includes “Think About” questions at the end of each chapter to provide thought-provoking closure for each topic.
  • Provides many valuable Web addresses that offer thoughtful and powerful ways to use the Web in the classroom.
  • Highlights specific educational software for each subject area.
  • Provides experiential activities so students can actively explore the issues discussed.


Table of Contents

Each chapter begins with “A Look Ahead,” “Can You?,” and “Teacher Laboratory,” and concludes with “Think About,” “Self-Test,” and “Selected References.”

Preface.


1.Today's Classroom.

Standards and Reform: The Place of Technology.

How Did We Get to Where We Are Now?

Where Are We Now?

Conclusion.



2.The Delta Principle.

The Delta Principle Defined.

The Delta Principle Illustrated.

Why Is the Delta Principle Important?



3.The Information Infrastructure.

The Internet.

The World Wide Web.

Classroom Use of the Internet.

Delta Principle Perspective on the Internet.

Hypermedia and Multimedia.

Delta Principle Perspective on Hypermedia.



4.Communication and Presentation Tools.

Word Processing.

Graphics.

Slide Show and Presentation Software.

Delta Principle Perspective.



5.Computation and Information Tools.

A Note.

Spreadsheets.

Delta Principle Perspective on Spreadsheets.

Databases.

Delta Principle Perspective on Databases.



6.Enhancing Social Studies Teaching with Technology.

Using the Tools.

Using Educational Software.

Using the World Wide Web.

Delta Principle Perspective.



7.Enhancing Science Teaching with Technology.

Using the Tools.

Using the World Wide Web.

Delta Principle Perspective.



8.Enhancing Math Teaching with Technology.

Using the Tools.

Using Educational Software.

Using the World Wide Web.

Delta Principle Perspective.



9.Enhancing Reading and Language Arts Teaching with Computers.

Using the Tools.

Using Educational Software.

Using the World Wide Web.

Delta Principle Perspective.



10.Ethical Issues.

Resources and Equity.

Gender.

Copyright Issues.

The Unsavory Side of the Internet.

Security.



Glossary.


Index.



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