Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching - Softcover

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Vicki Sharp is a best-selling author of over 30 books. Her Ed Tech book is currently the number 3 book in this market. She teaches at California State University-Northridge with experience teaching in elementary school. She received her Ph.D. in Quantitative Research from St. Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University. She teaches math/science methods courses and computer courses and supervises student teachers. She serves as a computer consultant and trainer for software publishers and school districts in Southern California. She speaks at computer conventions such as Computer User Educators (CUE) and The National Education Computing Conference (NECC). She is currently a member of the Educational Advisory Board for Knowledge Adventurer, one of the top publishers of educational software. Her special interests are integrating the computer into the classroom, teacher education, and school improvement.

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In today’s world, technology is changing quickly—and so are the ways teachers use that technology. From serving as a library resource to helping students with special needs, computer technology continues to be one of the most powerful tools in a teacher’s arsenal.

In this new edition of Computer Education for Teachers, Vicki Sharp introduces teachers to computter technology in a meaningful, practical way. She helps readers gain the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate computers into the classroom in ways that will best serve both the teacher and the student.

In this Sixth Edition you will find:

• Online tutorials demonstrating projects such as creating a newsletter and producing a podcast
• A new Digital Photography chapter and an expanded section on using a video camera
• Coverage of the latest innovations, including podcasts, social networking sites, blogs, wikis, open journaling, course management systems, virtual reality communities, personal response systems and more
• Online project templates and examples
• Numerous evaluations and checklists in PDF format for easy downloading, interactive self-study tests, and PowerPoint^™ presentations
• Software reviews, an online hardware reference guide, and practical classroom activities