Connecting The Bits: A Reference For Using Technology In Teaching And Learning In K-12 Schools [Spiral-bound]

Washington, D.C. The National Foundation For The Improvement Of Education (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2000

"Purpose and Sources: Connecting the Bits provides information for integrating technology into teaching and learning in K-12 schools. The information is based upon findings from two past programs of the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education: The Road Ahead program explored how technology can facilitate teaching and learning in both formal and informal education settings. Twenty-two sites across the country created schoold-community partnerships. The sites reflected a full range of technology experience, from elementary students' first computer use to high school students' commercial quality multimedia presentations. The Road Ahead program was supported by Bill Gates, chairman of the Microsoft Corporation, with proceeds from his book, The Road Ahead. The Learning Tomorrow program funded pilot projects that investigated how technology can improve teaching and learning for underserved students. The program supported teachers' professional development, examined how technology can meet diverse student learning needs, and engaged students in real-world learning activities. Learning Tomorrow was supported by the Sega Foundation of American and the AT&T Foundation. Evaluative data from the experiences of the thirty-two teams of teachers, administrators, and community-based partners that participated in The Road Ahead and Learning Tomorrow programs are major sources..." [from introduction]

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 170 pages
• Publisher: NFIE (2000)
• ASIN: B000MHVHAI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,407,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)