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Technologies for Education A Practical Guide, Fifth Edition
Ann E. Barron, Karen S. Ivers, Nick Lilavois, Julie A. Wells
ISBN: 1-59158-250-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-250-2
204 pages
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Publication: 7/30/2006
List Price: $48.00 (UK Sterling Price: £33.95)
Discount Price: $24.00 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Subjects: Reviews:
  • This edition, which is updated to include recent advances, gives educators the edge in working with technology-assisted projects while keeping curricular and pedagogical needs in mind. It starts by describing the benefits of technology in education, including critical thinking, individualization, flexibility for students with special needs and cooperative learning, guidelines for implementing technology and technology standards for students and teachers.
    —Reference & Reseach Book News     November 2006
  • Why teach with technology? The authors answer this question with convincing scenarios illustrating the enhanced student learning made possible by the effective integration of technology into meaningful instruction. They present the basics on computer graphics, digital audio and video, Internet research, distance learning, and much more. While these technologies are changing rapidly, the text offers a useful, general overview of current tools.
    —Curriculum Connections School Library Journal     April 2007
  • Offer up-to-the-minute snapshots as well as practical ideas.
    —American Libraries     January 2007
Description: This fifth edition of a well-known and respected book provides the latest information on a variety of educational technology topics (with a new chapter featuring PDAs) and demonstrates how technologies can best be applied in educational settings. The book has been completely revised and updated to reflect today's technologies available to educators. Chapters include: Teaching With Technology; Digital Audio; Digital Video; Computer Graphics; Telecommunications; Distance Learning and others.
Table of Contents:
  • Teaching with Technology
    Computer Graphics
    Advanced Computer Graphics: Animation, 3D Graphics, and Virtual Reality
    Digital Audio
    Digital Video
    Telecommunications
    Distance Learning
    Assistive Technologies in the Classroom
    Index
About the Author: Ann E. Barron is Professor, Instructional Technology, College of Education at the University of South Florida.

Karen S. Ivers is a Professor in the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education at California State University Fullerton.

Nick Lilavois has many years of experience as a graphic artist, creative designer, and programmer for e-learning and multimedia companies, such as Analysis & Technology and Interactive Media. He can be reached at http://www.lilavois.com/Nick

Julie A. Wells M.S. OTR/L ATP is an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Practitioner for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She has been practicing in the area for 5 years and has a special interest in the areas of Assistive Technology and Feeding Therapy.
PDF Catalogs:
LU Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU School Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU Textbook Catalog Fall 2007.pdf
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