Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum (Practical Strategies for Successful Classrooms)

 Introduction. 7
Chapter 1: Teacher as Coach, Computer as
the Tool . 11
Check Your Knowledge. 12
Teacher as Coach. 13
Questions, Problems, Projects—Meaningful.
Uses of Technology. 17
Teacher as Coach in a Lesson Integrating .
Technology. 19
Computer as the Tool . 21
Ways to Differentiate With Technology .
in a Lesson. 24
Chapter One Reflection. 27
Chapter 2: Technology Standards for Teachers and
Students. 29
The National Education Technology .
Standards (NETS). 29
Why Is There a Need for Technology Standards? . 30
Check Your Knowledge. 32
ISTE National Education Technology .
Standards (NETS) for Teachers. 33
ISTE National Education Technology .
Standards (NETS) for Students . 40
A Reminder About Standards . 47
Developing Lessons Using Technology Standards. 47
Chapter Two Reflection. 53
Chapter 3: Integrate Software Programs Into
Your Lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Check Your Knowledge. 57
When to Choose a Software Program Over .
Traditional Classroom Means . 58
Word Processing. 58
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Desktop Publishing. 62
Spreadsheet Programs . 69
Databases. 74
Multimedia Presentation Software . 79
The Long-Term Effects of Using Software .
in the Classroom . 87
Chapter Three Reflection . 88
Chapter 4: Use the Internet to Teach
Information Literacy. 89
Check Your Knowledge. 91
Information Literacy. 92
What Does the Internet Offer to Classroom .
Research? . 93
The Research Cycle. 94
Searching the Internet. 95
Evaluating Website Accuracy. 99
Citing Sources . 104
Student Projects That Utilize the Internet . 105
Internet Communication Tools . 112
Chapter Four Reflection . 119
Chapter 5: Assessing Project-Based Learning . 121
Check Your Knowledge. 123
Project-Based Learning and Assessments . 124
Different Types of Assessments. 125
Project-Based Learning Assessments: Rubrics, .
Portfolios, and Eportfolios. 126
Technological Tools That Can Be Used to .
Assess Students . 134
Student Self-Assesment. 136
Chapter Five Reflection. 138
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Chapter 6: Manage Your Classroom Using
Technology . 139
Check Your Knowledge. 140
Use Technology to Manage Your Classroom . 141
Getting Ready Before School Starts . 141
Further Ways to Use Technology in Your .
Classroom. 142
The Use of Email and Online Aids for .
Teacher Professional Activities. 148
Helpful Tips for Using Computers in the .
Classroom. 149
Chapter Six Reflection. 153
Chapter 7: Computer Troubleshooting . 155
Check Your Knowledge. 156
Computer Errors . 157
A Word About Networks. 157
First Things First. 158
Onscreen Messages . 160
Troubleshooting Input Devices. 161
Troubleshooting Output Devices. 162
Prevent Common Computer Problems . 168
Troubleshooting Viruses, Spyware, and .
Malware . 170
What Should the Teacher Do?—Problems. 174
What Should the Teacher Do?—Solutions. 176
Chapter Seven Reflection . 178
Chapter 8: Professional Development . 179
Check Your Knowledge. 181
Professional Development Opportunities . 182
Face-to-Face Learning . 183
Professional Organizations. 184
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Professional Publications. 185
Online Resources . 187
Where Should You Start?. 189
Chapter Eight Reflection. 191
Chapter 9: Obtain Funding for Technology
Integration. 193
Check Your Knowledge. 195
What Is a Grant? . 196
Getting Started. 196
Finding the Money. 197
Writing the Proposal . 199
Things to Remember. 202
Chapter Nine Reflection. 205
Appendix A: Resources for Students . 206
Appendix B: Rubric Resources for Teachers . 207
“Check Your Knowledge” Answer Key. 208
Glossary. 210
References. 215