Cool tech tools for lower tech teachers : 20 tactics for every classroom / William N. Bender, Laura B. Waller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bender, William N., author.

Waller, Laura, author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet in education.

Educational technology.

Computer-assisted instruction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 233 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Are you struggling to embrace technology that advances at lightning speed? Or are you just plain perplexed? With new developments announced almost on a daily basis, many teachers do not know where to start. In understandable language, this book describes how exactly you can use tools like webquests, wikis, social networking apps, and podcasts to enhance your lessons and keep kids engaged.

Contents:

COOL TECH TOOLS FOR LOWER TECH TEACHERS -FRONT COVER; COOL TECH TOOLS FOR LOWER TECH TEACHERS ; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; INTRODUCTION; Isn't Everyone a Lower-Tech Teacher?; What If Our School Can't Do It Yet?; Why Should I Implement Technology Now?; C2S2 Kids and Their Learning Expectations; How Is This Book Organized to Help Me?; Small Steps Begin Epic Journeys; Begin Today!; Learn the Lingo; Start Small!; Partner Up!; Review the Acceptable Use Policy on the Internet; Begin Social Networking!; Enjoy the Journey!; References; Example; PART I FOUR TOOLS TO START WITH

TECH TOOL 1-WEB ACCESS, LAPTOPS, AND MOBILE DEVICESWhat Do I Need to Know?; Data on Efficacy; Pros and Cons of Wired Teaching; How Do I Get Started Using Web Access, Laptops, and Mobile Devices?; Step 1: Do Community Relations First!; Step 2: Advocate for Usage Based on Common Core State Standards; Step 3: Emphasize the Acceptable Use Policy; Step 4: Start With Simple Communications to Parents; Step 5: Begin With Simple Student Assignments; Step 6: Emphasize Web 2.0 Tools and Collaborative Learning; Step 7: Teach Students Repeatedly About Acceptable Usage; Step 8: Seek Outside Funding

How Do I Differentiate With These Technology Tools?Examples and Other Useful Resources; A Sample Lesson Plan Using Mobile Devices; Conclusions; References; TECH TOOL 2-WEBQUESTS; What Do I Need to Know?; How Do I Get Started Using Webquests?; Step 1: Select a Topic; Step 2: Write an Introduction; Step 3: Identify Appropriate Websites; Step 4: Develop Guiding Questions; Step 5: Identify Additional Videos and Websites; Step 6: Scaffold the Instructional Activities; Step 7: Create an Evaluation Rubric; Step 8: Plan a Minilesson on Evaluation of Internet Sources

How Do I Differentiate With Webquests?Examples and Other Useful Resources; A Sample Webquest Lesson Plan; A Sample Rubric for Evaluation of the Webquest; Guidelines for Evaluation of Information Obtained From the Internet; Conclusions; References; TECH TOOL 3-BLOGS; What Do I Need to Know?; Blogging and Professional Development; Classroom Blogs; How Do I Get Started Using Blogs?; Step 1: Select a Blog Hosting Site; Step 2: Always Consider Student Security; Step 3: Consider Distinctions; Step 4: Follow Blog Host Instructions; How Do I Differentiate With Blogs?

Examples and Other Useful ResourcesA Sample Lesson Plan Using Blogs; Blog Hosting Sites for Teachers; Conclusions; References; TECH TOOL 4-WIKIS; What Do I Need to Know?; Wikis for Professional Development; Wikis in the Classroom; How Do I Get Started Using Wikis?; Step 1: Select a Free Wiki Site; Step 2: Set Up a "Students Only" Wiki to Begin With; Step 3: Create a Wiki Homepage; Step 4: Add Videos or Digital Photos; Step 5: Add a Navigation Option; Step 6: Create Locked and Unlocked Wiki Pages; Step 7: Create Other Wiki Pages; Step 8: Adjust the Look and Feel of Your Wiki

Step 9: Why Not Add a Webquest?

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781452284330

1452284334

9781452279282

1452279284

9781483387840

1483387844

OCLC:

869879689