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Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning, 3/E
Timothy J. Newby
Donald Stepich, North East Illinois University
James Lehman, Purdue University
James D. Russell

ISBN-10: 0130467146
ISBN-13: 9780130467140

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 360 pp
Published: 08/03/2005

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For courses in Instructional Media & Technology and Computers in Education.

The third edition of Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning introduces teachers to the approaches, methods, and procedures for integrating not only computers but also other media into the curriculum.  This concise book provides the basics for becoming a knowledgeable educator in the 21st century: understanding the foundations of learning and technology; planning technology/media-supported learning experiences, integrating technology and media meaningfully into the curriculum, and ensuring the success of technology/media-supported lessons.

  • Chapter-Opening Analogies-Help to set the stage for the principle content of the chapter and how it is presented and eventually comprehended.
  • Chapter Outlines, Key Words, and Objectives-Included in each chapter to further reinforce the content presented by the authors.
  • Toolboxes throughout the text-Present relevant and useful pieces of information in a format made up of tips, tools, and techniques positioned close to relevant text materials in each chapter.
  • Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/newby)- For professors, the Companion Website offers an online syllabus builder and online course management tools.  For both students and professors, the website provides a new Q&A database of common relevant questions and answers, which also allows users to ask their own questions and post their own answers.  Students and professors will also find new video clips highlighting key elements in each chapter, as well as additional discussion topics, self-assessment tools, reflective activities, and related web links.

  • NEW NETS Connection: Addressing the Standards-A recurring feature designed to help better understand the National Educational Technology Standards, so that future teachers may use them to inform and guide their portfolios and future lesson planning.
  • NEW Technology Coordinator's Corner-At the end of each chapter, uses scenarios to examine technology integration in schools and provides an insider's perspective of the challenges and solutions that lie along the road to successful technology integration.
  • NEW "Check It Out" activity feature-Provides opportunities to interact, explore, discover, and apply the topics discussed throughout the text.
  • NEW CD featuring additional activities, examples, instructor materials, and web resources-This CD, packaged with every text, offers students opportunities to explore and apply the topics addressed in the text, through journal activities, reflective questions & activities, case studies, and tutorials.  The CD also provides practical materials and resources, such as links to relevant websites, software/media preview and evaluation forms, samples, and examples. 
  • NEW Integrated Technology in every chapter-Highlights when, why, and how to use various forms of technology in the classroom.
  • NEW extended example of a Lesson Plan (Chapters 4 through 12)-Progressively developed and refined as the text explains the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional materials.
  • NEW! Part of the Merrill Teacher Prep Textbook Series.  Your students' textbook is now the ultimate resource for applying learned strategies to classroom practice.  "Things to Take Into Your Classroom" featured on the front and back cover of every Teacher Prep text lists page references for the book's strategies, plans, activities, lessons, and other resourceful materials for students to use in the classroom--making this text not just a book for learning, but a book for teaching.

SECTION I  Introduction to Learning and Technology

Chapter 1  Introduction to Learning and Technology

Chapter 2  Theory Into Application

Chapter 3  Computers and Computer Tools for Teaching and Learning

SECTION II  Planning the Technology-Supported Learning Experience

Chapter 4  Technology and Instructional Situations: Understanding Learners, Learning Objectives, and Learning Environments

Chapter 5  Technology and Instructional Planning: Identifying the Plan's Key Activities

Chapter 6  Technology and Instructional Methods: Identifying Ways to Involve Learners

Chapter 7  Instructional Media: Involving Multiple Senses of Learners

Chapter 8  Technology and Instructional Materials

SECTION III  Meaningful Integration of Technology

Chapter 9  Integration of Computers to Support Learning

Chapter 10  Integration of the Internet to Support Learning

Chapter 11  Integration of Distance Education to Support Learning

SECTION IV  Ensuring the Successful Technology-Supported Learning Experience

Chapter 12  Evaluation of Students and Materials

SECTION V  Technology and Learning Today and Tomorrow

Chapter 13  Issues in Integrating Technology

Chapter 14  Trends in Educational Technology

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX B

GLOSSARY

REFERENCES

INDEX

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