All chapters conclude with "Summary," "Learner Activities," and "Bibliography." Most chapters include "Focus Questions," "Classroom Vignettes," and/or "Conclusion."
1. Getting Started with Technology.
Focus Questions.
Introduction.
Literacy Trends of the Information Age.
Racing Toward the Biotechnology Age: The Third Millennium.
What Is of Such Intrinsic Value?
How Is This Affecting Education and Educators?
ISTE-National Educational Technology. Standards for Teachers. (NETST).
NETS Profiles of Technology-Literate Teachers.
Technology Standards for Students.
NETS Profiles of Technology-Literate Pre-K-12 Students.
Computer Usage in Society.
A Brief History of Computers.
Analog and Digital Computers.
The Language of Computers.
Primary Components of a Microcomputer.
Using Your Microcomputer.
Programming Your Microcomputer.
The Personal Computer and the WWW.
2. Basic Productivity Operations.
Focus Questions.
Common Productivity Features.
Word Processing.
Spreadsheets.
Databases.
3. Electronic Messaging.
Focus Questions.
Electronic Mail Fundamentals.
Advanced Features of Email Software. Applications.
List serves.
The Issue of Privacy.
Implications for Education.
4. Feeling at Home on the Internet.
Focus Questions.
The World Wide Web.
Searching the World Wide Web.
Other Internet Services.
Privacy and Security.
5. Emerging Technologies.
Focus Questions.
Integrated Circuitry.
Speech Recognition and Synthesis.
Graphics.
Other Emerging Technologies.
Applications of Tomorrow's Technology.
Databases in the Future.
Data Communications.
Artificial Intelligence.
Computers in the Homes of Tomorrow.
Computers for People with Disabilities.
Computers in the Schools.
The Future Student Computer.
6. Research on Technology in teaching and learning.
Focus Questions.
Interpreting the Results of Research on Technology in Education.
Teaching with Technology.
Learning with Technology.
Changing Classroom Environments.
Caveats.
Teacher as Researcher.
7. Selecting Educational. Resources.
Focus Questions.
Software Assessment Terminology.
Guiding Principles behind Developing a Software Review and Selection Plan.
A Software Review and Selection Process.
Software Review Organizations and Other Review Information.
An Example Educational Software Review Form.
Educational Web Site Review Guidelines.
Objections to Current Review Practices and Future Trends.
8. Educational Software Types.
Understanding the Categories.
Drill-and-Practice Software.
Instructional Game Software.
Integrated Learning Systems.
Problem-Solving Software.
Reference Software.
Simulation Software.
Tool Software.
Tutorial Software.
Web-Based Software.
9. Integrating World Wide Web Resources.
Planning for the Instructional Use of Online Resources.
Preparing a Learning Experience.
Assessing an Online Learning Experience.
A Framework of Educational Resources.
Planting the Information.
Harvesting the Information.
Distance Education.
10. Designing Internet Instruction Online.
Types of Online Instruction.
Online Instruction as a Supplement.
Online District Information.
Getting a Mental Plan.
Sketching Out a Visual Plan.
Practical Concerns.
Server Storage.
Maintaining a Quality Website.
Involving Students in Web Design.
11. Technology Integration in the Content Area.
Focus Questions.
Formulating Learning Activities.
Learning Activities for Mathematics.
Learning Activities for Science.
Learning Activities for Language Arts.
Learning Activities for Social Studies.
Learning Activities for Special Education.
12. Technology Integration in Multidisciplinary Units.
Focus Questions.
Multidisciplinary Unit for Primary Grades (Pre-K-2).
Multidisciplinary Unit for Intermediate Grades (3-5).
Multidisciplinary Unit for Middle Grades (6-8).
Tools and Resources.
Multidisciplinary Unit for Secondary Grades (9-12).
13. Data Analysis and Simulations.
Focus Questions.
Data analysis.
Simulations.
Simulation Web Sites and Data Resources.
14. Mathematical Modeling.
Focus Questions.
Mathematical Modeling.
Spreadsheets.
Analysis and Projection.
Logo as a Learning Tool.
15. Organizing and Managing.
Focus Questions.
Classroom Computers versus Computer Labs.
Organizing Learning in a Classroom Setting.
Organizing Learning in a Single Computer Setting.
The Role of the Library Media Center.
16. Producing and Presenting.
Focus Questions.
Putting It All Together.
Planning and Research Preparation.
Producing Multimedia Elements.
Authoring Multimedia Productions.
Presenting with Multimedia Technology.
17. Assessing and Evaluating.
Focus Questions.
Measurement Definitions.
Technology as the Focus.
Technology as a Data Collection Tool.
Technology as a Recording, Analysis, and Communication Tool.
18. Productivity and Classroom Administration.
19. The Professional Educator.
Focus Questions.
Collegial Communication.
Professional Associations.
Educational Funding Opportunities.
Professional Development.
20. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues.
Focus Questions.
Introduction.
Computer Fraud and Misuse.
Physical Abuse of Computers.
Maintaining Security.
Individual Privacy.
Equity in Education.
Appendix A. Only the Best Software Instructions.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
Appendix D.
Appendix E.
