Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching: 2004 Update

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

For courses in Computers in Education, Instructional Technology, or Instructional Media. *Integration methods should be based in both learning theory and teaching practice. Integration should match specific teaching and learning needs. *Old integration strategies are not necessarily bad; new strategies are not necessarily good. *Using these three premises as a foundation, this text presents effective theory- and research-based strategies for integrating technology resources and technology-based methods into everyday classroom practices. It is written from the teacher's perspective, making it ideal for both novice and experienced computer users.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• I Introduction and Background on Integrating Technology in Education
• 1 Educational Technology in Context: The Big Picture
• 2 Planning and Implementation for Effective Technology Integration
• 3 Learning Theories and Integration Models
• II Integrating Software and Media Tutors and Tools: Principles and Strategies
• 4 Integrating Instructional Software into Teaching and Learning
• 5 Integrating Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database Software Tools into Teaching and Learning
• 6 Integrating Other Software Tools into Teaching and Learning
• 7 Integrating Multimedia and Hypermedia into Teaching and Learning
• III Linking to Learn: Principles and Strategies
• 8 Integrating the Internet and Other Distance Resources into the Curriculum
• 9 A Link to the Future: Emerging Developments in Technology Integration
• IV Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum
• 10 Technology in Language Arts and Foreign Language Instruction
• 11 Technology in Science and Mathematics Instruction
• 12 Technology in Social Studies Instruction
• 13 Technology in Art and Music Instruction
• 14 Technology in Physical Education and Health Education
• 15 Technology in Special Education
• Appendix: Rubrics and Checklists to Support Technology Integration and Assessment
• Glossary