bluegrass india's List: Books

• invest technology dollars in teachers rather than in fancy new hardware

• The book has easy-to-follow charts and tables with detailed task assignments. . . .
• effective strategies for incorporating technology
• • Comprehensive discussion of each of the NETS•T performance indicators 
  • Easy-to-follow charts and tables with detailed task assignments 
  • Profiles of exemplary technology tools and resources for ongoing professional development

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• introduction to podcasting, including hardware and software needs, integrating podcasts into your curriculum, and managing podcasts in the classroom.
• • A complete introduction to podcasting
     
  • An explanation of hardware and software needs
     
  • Dozens of education-related podcasts sorted by curriculum area

• This book focuses on a blend of interactive technologies that increase learning by building virtual classrooms.
• virtual classrooms
• Internet
• Interactive Videoconferencing shows you how to use these two technologies to develop Web 2.0 lessons that are guaranteed to increase interaction and enthusiasm in your classroom.

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• A Web browser and Internet connection are highly recommended.
• It provides an introduction to global networks such as iEarn, Global Schoolhouse, and ePals; an overview of Web 2.0 tools that support global learning, such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts; and hundreds of Web resources.
• A sampling of global education projects from around the world

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• Three dozen teacher-created lesson plans, sequenced by grade level, illustrate the connection between teaching specific disciplines—English language arts, foreign language, mathematics, science, and social studies

• a set of performance assessment standards for initial and advanced endorsements in the areas of Technology Facilitation and Technology Leadership.

• a detailed introduction to the roles and functions performed by tech coordinators, the key issues they face, and the basic skills and qualifications needed to fulfill their responsibilities.

• Subject area experts demonstrate how to use these nifty tools for data collection, scientific visualization, mathematical analysis, and digital storytelling

• Tapping into the ubiquitous power of modern communications technology and merging it with the flexibility and excitement of the Interactive Web (Web 2.0), Kolb provides a vision in which engaged students use the tools of their choice to enhance learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

• chapters cover a full spectrum of topics including virtual course development, online learning in elementary classrooms, instructional assessment and differentiating online instruction, professional development for teachers of virtual courses, and the challenges that virtual schools will face in the future.

• A complete explanation of Web 2.0 tools, including weblogs, wikis, folksonomies, RSS feeds, and podcasts.