Technology for Classroom and Online Learning

An Educators Guide to Bits, Bytes, and Teaching

By (author) Samuel M. Kwon, Daniel R. Tomal, Aram S. Agajanian

Hardback - £75.00

Publication date:

28 September 2015

Length of book:

206 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475815436

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with two national, education technology experts to write a comprehensive book on technology for classroom and online learning for educators. Everything you need to know about using educational technology such as computer networking, peripherals, security, troubleshooting and maintenance, and teaching and learning with technology are covered. The book starts by reviewing the history of technologies, and then addresses the skill sets needed by all educators who use technology as part of their classroom and online instruction.

Benefits and Features of book:

  • A comprehensive book covering all aspects of educational technology
  • Each chapter objectives are aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE)
  • Many schematics and diagrams of technology circuits are included
  • Each chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical application
  • Provides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot technology devices
  • Several handy resources are included in the appendices
In Technology for Classroom and Online Learning the authors provide a succinct overview of hardware, software, and computer networks for the classroom teacher. . . .Upon initial review it appeared this was going to be an academic text and hard to understand. On the contrary, although one of the authors is an engineer, the text was clearly written, making the concepts very accessible. . . .[T]his short book (187 pages) is an important introductory text for future classroom technology professionals or as a succinct reference source for practicing educators.