This how-to book gives concrete suggestions and step-by-step guidance for both beginning and experienced teachers. It focuses on the practical application of computers and the internet to the everyday tasks of teaching and learning.

Integrating Technology was written for teachers, from elementary through university grades, who want to use technology in their teaching. It is a practical, hands-on, how-to guide that is based on the authors' decades of work helping teachers to incorporate computers and the Internet into their work.  It was designed for beginners who are just getting started and need ideas and support to move them along, as well as experienced users who need a handbook of concrete strategies and instructions for taking the next step. The book also makes an ideal resource for teachers-in-training.

• The book is very user-friendly, providing resources for all teachers K-16 as they use technology to support their curriculum. Every chapter includes easy step-by-step instructions that all teachers can follow.
• This book is organized around students first and then moves on to teachers and classrooms to illustrate a logical sequence of needs.
• Technologies, such as Word-processors and spreadsheets, the ineternmet, presentations and multimedia, that teachers use the most are emphasized.
• Information about additional online resources such as related topics, online examples, or free resources available to teachers can be explored through the use of chapter ending sections called “Learn More”.
• Throughout the book, vignettes are provided that describe real teachers facing real challenges as they integrate technology into their teaching.
• A website (www.ablongman.com/lengel1e) where readers can learn more about each topic, connect to other resources, and extend their learning has been built by the authors and is referenced throughout the book.

I. WHY?

Why Can’t They Be Like We Were?

The Digital Divide

Attendance

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Getting a Move On: Teachers as Learners

What Teachers Need: AEIOU

Designing Technology-rich Lesson Plans

An Example: Notecards

Techy-talk A to Z

Learn More

Classrooms Yesterday and Today: The Big Dig

Computers for Communication

One to One Computing

Learning and Working Environments

Looking Ahead: Transition to College

Learn More

Desktop or Laptop?

Computer Ergonomics

Wireless Setup

Mass Storage

Organizing Your Files

When to Call for Help

Learn More

Why Go Paperless?

Planning Your Work

Thinking, Writing, and Publishing

Better Browsing

Finding it on the Web

Understanding URLs

Learn More

An Internet Briefing

WebQuests

Web Assignments

Virtual Field Trips

The Internet at Home

Learn More

An Educational Startup Page

Writing for the Web

Looking Good Online

Design Principles for the Web

Displaying Text

Teacher.com

Building a Web Page with Word

Building a Web Page with Dreamweaver

Learn More

Editing Text in Word

Beyond Words

Brochures in Word

Newsletters in Word

Accentuate the Positive: Foreign words

Math Equations in Word

Correcting Papers        

Learn More

Math Teachers

Excel Steps

Excel Graphs

Learn More

Using Digital Images

Photoshop Elements

iPhoto

Learn More

Shooting Good Video

iMovie steps

Video Conferencing

Learn More

Graphic Organizers

Compression

Evaluating Multimedia Assignments

Learn More

PowerPoint Presentations

PowerPoint Hints and Tips

Animation With Powerpoint

Advanced PowerPoint

Flash: An Introduction

Flash Video

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Supply and Demand

Distance Learning

Online Education

Learning Objects

A Synchronous Online Seminar

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Instructional Media and Technology  [CORE]   (Instructional Technology)
Computers in Education  [CORE]   (Instructional Technology)

A hands-on, concise, how-to guide for all teachers who want to incorporate technology in their classrooms!

Integrating Technology is a practical, step-by-step guide that helps teachers, elementary through university, successfully use computers and the Internet in their classes. Based on the authors’ decades of work helping teachers use technology to support curriculum, this book is for beginners who are just getting started and need ideas and support, as well as experienced teachers who need a handbook on concrete strategies and instructions. This book also is an ideal resource for administrators.

Special Features

• Provides end-of-chapter lists of additional online resources, such as related topics, online examples, and free resources
• Addresses students first and then moves on to teachers and classrooms to illustrate a logical sequence of needs
• Focuses on technologies that are commonly used, such as word-processors, spreadsheets, the Internet, presentations, and multimedia
• Includes vignettes throughout that describe real teachers facing real challenges as they integrate technology into their teaching

Companion Website for Integrating Technology: A Practical Guide
Lengel & Lengel
©2006  |  Allyn & Bacon  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205485324  |  ISBN-13: 9780205485321
This online resource is available at no cost at http://www.ablongman.com/lengel1e.
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