High-Tech Teaching Success! A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Innovative Technology in Your Classroom [Paperback]

Kevin D. Besnoy (Editor), Lane W. Clarke (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 159363384X | ISBN-13: 978-1593633844 | Publication Date: October 1, 2009

An easy-to-use guide to implementing the most exciting technologies to energize any classroom, High-Tech Teaching Success!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Innovative Technology in Your Classroom gives classroom teachers exactly what they're looking for: advice from technology education experts on how the latest tools and software can be implemented into lesson plans to create differentiated, exciting curriculum for all learners.

Focused on implementing technology in the four core areas of learning—math, science, language arts, and social studies—this book covers topics like podcasting, blogging and digital diaries, building Web sites and Wikis, creating Web Quests, using Google Earth, using online programs like YouTube and social networking sites to connect to other classrooms, creating videos, and more.

Geared for teachers in grades 4–8, this essential book offers practical tools, tips for implementation, step-by-step instructions, and handy screen shots to give educators everything they need to create interesting, technology-based learning experiences in their classrooms.

• Features lessons developed by top educators covering Google Earth, YouTube, wikis, WebQuests, and much more
• Includes screen shots and easy-to-follow directions for using each technology tool
• Suggests innovative ways of implementing tools like website design, podcasts, social networking, and blogging
• Gives teachers an overview and advice on implementing the latest exciting technology tools

Editorial Reviews

Review

Named to the A-List, Today's Books Daily Book Register --Today's Books - August 26, 2009

High-Tech Teaching Success tells teachers how to bring technology into the classroom, offering keys to using Google Earth, blogs, digital diaries, Facebook and other popular online sites in the teaching process. From classroom web sites to digital teaching, this is an excellent review of how technological opportunities can integrate into any classroom teacher's objectives. --Midwest Book Review - December 17, 2010

High-Tech Teaching Success tells teachers how to bring technology into the classroom, offering keys to using Google Earth, blogs, digital diaries, Facebook and other popular online sites in the teaching process. From classroom web sites to digital teaching, this is an excellent review of how technological opportunities can integrate into any classroom teacher's objectives. --Midwest Book Review - December 17, 2010

About the Author

Kevin Besnoy, Ph.D., received his doctorate in curriculum, instruction, and special education with an emphasis in gifted education from The University of Southern Mississippi. During the 2003–2004 school year, he served as the project coordinator on a grant entitled Appropriate Practices for Screening, Identifying, and Instructing Gifted/Disabled Youth. Besnoy is assistant professor of Teacher Education and School Leadership at Northern Kentucky University and serves as the chair of the Computers and Technology division of the National Association for Gifted Children.

Lane W. Clarke is an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University. The idea for this book came when she and fellow educator Kevin Besnoy began researching digital literacy with Palm Pilots with eighth graders. They decided to use their knowledge and connections to create an edited book aimed at supporting teachers in the content areas in using technology as a tool for enhanced instruction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press, Inc. (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159363384X
• ISBN-13: 978-1593633844
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent review of how technological opportunities can integrate into any classroom teacher's objectives, December 15, 2009

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This review is from: High-Tech Teaching Success! A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Innovative Technology in Your Classroom (Paperback)

High-Tech Teaching Success tells teachers how to bring technology into the classroom, offering keys to using Google Earth, blogs, digital diaries, Facebook and other popular online sites in the teaching process. From classroom web sites to digital teaching, this is an excellent review of how technological opportunities can integrate into any classroom teacher's objectives.