Type II Uses of Technology in Education: Projects, Case Studies, and Software Applications,Used

Spark your students to actually want to learn through the creative application of technology!Type II applications in education make it possible to teach in new and more effective ways. Type II Uses of Technology in Education: Projects, Case Studies, and Software Applications clearly explains methods and strategies presently used by teachers to offer students a creative learning experience through the application of technology. Each chapter presents individual examples of how teachers have applied technology in schools and classrooms, illustrating through case studies, projects, and software applications how to effectively spark students interest and learning.Type II Uses of Technology in Education is the third in a series (Internet Applications of Type II Uses of Technology in Education and Classroom Integration of Type II Uses of Technology in Education, both from Haworth) that provides a clear view of the advantagesand challengesinvolved in the use of technology to enhance and actively involve students in the learning process. The applications described and discussed at length here go beyond the mundane educational functions like grading or presenting drill and practice exercises to explore fresh ways of teaching and learning. Students can become involved and actually want to learn, all through the use of creative technology application. The book also includes tables and figures to enhance understanding of the material.Type II Uses of Technology in Education discusses: data collection, analysis, and communication in student research using pocket PCs and laptopsthe educational effect of using a learning object as a pedagogical model rather than simply being technological in natureexamples of integrated Type II activitieselearning courses using interactive video, WebCT, and onsite discussion groupselectronic discussion applications in a laptop university teacher education programchallenges facing students using computers to enhance and express the extent of their learninginformation and communication technology (ICT) integration into schoolsusing three illustrative case studiesforward planning needed to make the difficult change to technological application for learninga case study that used problembased learning software with atrisk studentsusing technology to reinforce visual learning strategiesdigital portfolio development as a Type II applicationinteractive computer technology in art instructionondemand help features for effective interactive learning experiencePersonal Educational Tools (PETs)Type II Uses of Technology in Education: Projects, Case Studies, and Software Applications provides numerous illustrations of technology learning in action and is perfect for educators and students in programs dealing with information technology in education, and for public school personnel with interests and responsibilities in using information technology in the classroom.