Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching (Paperback)

~ V. Sharp (Author)

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Product Description

Teachers who want an up-to-date, readable, and concise introduction to computers continue to turn to Computer Education for Teachers. The new edition places more emphasis on multimedia and the Internet, covering topics such as digital photography, iPods in the classroom, the Internet, and distance learning. A robust Web site also accompanies this streamlined book. It contains video tutorials on topics such as creating a digital portfolio and making a Podcast. These tutorials are from 1 to 3 minutes in duration and are step-by-step projects. Teachers who are unfamiliar with the use of the computer in the classroom will find this to be the perfect resource.

About the Author

Vicki F. Sharp is a professor at California State University with experience teaching in elementary school. She received her Ph.D. in Quantitative Research from St. Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University. She teaches math/science methods courses and computer courses and supervises student teachers. She has authored or co-authored over twenty-five books including Statistics for the Social Sciences (Little Brown), HyperStudio in an Hour and PowerPoint in an Hour (ISTE), Make it with Office and Make it with Inspiration (Visions Technology in Education). She serves as a computer consultant and trainer for software publishers and school districts in Southern California. She speaks at computer conventions such as Computer User Educators (CUE) and The National Education Computing Conference (NECC). She is currently a member of the Educational Advisory Board for Knowledge Adventurer, one of the top publishers of educational software. Her special interests are integrating the computer into the classroom, teacher education, and school improvement. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 394 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 6 edition (November 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470141107
• ISBN-13: 978-0470141106
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #498,049 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars wide range of computer uses, April 11, 2007

By	W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching (Paperback)

Sharp gives teachers enough of a general education about personal computers, so that they can in turn instruct their students. A range of usages is explained. Like browsing on the Web. This is reinforced by a quick tour of how to write HTML. Spreadsheets and databases are also briefly gone into. Several choices of spreadsheets are suggested. Microsoft's Excel, of course. But also Corel's Quattro Pro and Appleworks.

The more advanced sections of the book pertain to integrating computers into the classroom. Where the classes appear to be mostly at the high school level. The book offers advice on how to get and use public domain software and shareware. You also get a synopsis of learning theories that involve technology integration.

If you are a teacher, be aware that some of your students are likely to know most of the material in the book, as well as other uses. Like Instant Messaging and the downloading of material via peer to peer networks. If you encounter such students, a good pragmatic suggestion is to solicit their assistance in educating you.

1.0 out of 5 stars Author is lame, August 12, 2009

By	Chicago Shopper "Kay" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

Our teacher tested us after every chapter in this book so I know what I am saying. This author doesn't appear to be very computer savvy. I thought this book may have been published in 1985 and they just reprinted it. She dives nothing new and exciting and her writing style is not for college-level. Nothing is cutting edge. Everything written you can find on the internet.