Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Changing World / Edition 8

by Glenda A. Gunter, Randolph E. Gunter

Overview

TEACHERS DISCOVERING COMPUTERS: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN A CHANGING WORLD, EIGHTH EDITION introduces future educators to technology and digital media in order to help them successfully teach the current generation of digital students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781285845432
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	08/25/2014
Series:	Shelly Cashman
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	490
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Glenda A. Gunter is an Associate Professor, Co-chair of the Instructional Design & Technology programs at the University of Central Florida, and has a PhD in Instructional/Educational Technology. She has a strong background in K-20 education, instructional design, digital media and technology, curriculum integration, K-12 literacy, and program development and evaluation. Dr Gunter is the recipient of the 2010 Sloan-C Award for Excellence in Online Teaching.

Randolph E. Gunter has over 40 years of experience in education and training. He has a PhD in Educational Technology, has co-authored 12 textbooks, written dozens of articles, and presented at over 50 conferences. He is Chairman and Chief Visionary Officer of 21st Century Learning Solutions, Inc., specialising in online training for K-12 schools, higher education, and major corporations.

Table of Contents

1. Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum. Special Feature 1. Guide to Professional, State, and Federal Web Sites. 2. Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. 3. Software for Educators. 4. Hardware for Educators. 5. Technology, Digital Media, and Curriculum Integration. Special Feature 5. Learning Theories and Educational Research. 6. The Changing Face of Education - Teaching Online. Special Feature 6. A World without Wires - Tablets, Apps, and More. 7. Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies. 8. Security Issues and Ethics in Education.