Best Ideas for Teaching with Technology (Paperback)

by Justin Reich (Author), Thomas Daccord (Author)

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Product Description
This practical, how-to guide makes it easy for teachers to incorporate the latest technology in their classes. Employing an informal workshop approach, the book avoids technical jargon and pays special attention to the needs of teachers who are expanding the use of computers in their classroom. The authors focus on what teachers do and how they can do it better, and provide a wide variety of proven tools, tips, and methods for enhancing these activities with technology.

The book provides extensively illustrated tutorials for a wide variety of software, online tools, and teachning techniques. It covers everything from lesson plans, to time management, how to show animation, blogging, podcasts, laptop strategies, and much, much more

Product Details

• Paperback: 291 pages
• Publisher: M.E.Sharpe; 1 edition (June 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765621320
• ISBN-13: 978-0765621320
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 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 (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #249,099 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful book!, July 29, 2008

By	C. Beard - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good teaching has always been hard work; teaching writing, even harder. In Best Ideas for Teaching with Technology, Thomas Daccord and Justin Reich bring new tools to the job. Their classroom-tested ideas are presented with illustrations -- lots of illustrations -- and humor. They offer, for example, practical suggestions for getting more from your word processor. They also explore concept mapping applications and wikis as strategies for empowering young writers. This is a book for those who are new to teaching with technology as well as for veterans. Technology integration just got a little easier.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Timely, Easy-to-Use Resource, August 12, 2008

By	M. Russell (MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Best Ideas For Teaching With Technology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, by Teachers (Hardcover)

The title of this book says it all. This book provides great background information and simple strategies for teaching WITH technology. As a professional development provider, I often see teachers struggle with how to use technology in their classrooms. Best Ideas for Teaching with Technology not only gives the background knowledge that teachers need, but it also shows teachers how to use technology as a tool to engage students in the classroom. Even better, the book is well-organized and an easy read - a great time saver for all busy teachers!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Resource, August 18, 2008

By	J. Oldham - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Best Ideas For Teaching With Technology: A Practical Guide for Teachers, by Teachers (Hardcover)

If you are a teacher or educator looking to develop ideas to utilize technology into your classroom this is a must have book. There are 10 chapters ranging from Enhancing Teaching and Learning with Multimedia to Class Management. Each chapter features one or two tools with specific directions (simply written) on how to use the tool as well as hundred's of web site's that are relevant to education. If you are someone who is looking to take technology into the classroom or want to learn more this is a well written, well researched book. I highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed!