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Students studying the history of computers and the Internet at high school or university level may find this book useful for the purposes of writing assignments. As a classroom tool for teachers and librarians, this would be helpful for those with little to no knowledge of computers, but wishing to understand the basics when first using the computer. One of the most useful sections for librarians and teachers would have to be the final chapter, Copyright in the Classroom.VOYA
Despite its drab title, this handbook serves quite well for teaching computers to a wide range of age groups and computer literacy levels. This reviewer considers herself fairly computer savvy yet was drawn in by the writing and such factual tidbits as the linguistic origins of "modem" (modulate/demodulate) and "killer app." Each chapter covers a different area of computers, all sections in the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers: history, various program genres, the Internet, html, programming, and intellectual property. Activity pages at the end of each chapter provide projects to which to apply those standards. The author tries to avoid focusing on the products of a particular vendor, so that projects can be used in any school. Although specific directions are given for some programs—for example, creating a chart in Excel—alternative programs for the task are mentioned, and the projects for each chapter are not vendor-specific. This handy reference comes with enough basics not to outdate itself before long, enough variety to provide background for teaching at all levels, and unique projects to aid lesson planning in a variety of environments. Although a bit costly, it is a valuable aid for anyone seeking to integrate computers and learning, from elementary classrooms to continuing education for senior citizens. It is also surprisingly handy as a general computer reference. One quibble is that the peculiar font used for the entire text is highly distracting to the reader. One hopes that it will be changed in future editions. 2002, Scarecrow Press, 264p.; Glossary. Index. Illus. Charts. Appendix., PLB. Ages adult professional.—Beth Karpas
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A reader-friendly, well-organized text that can be used effectively to teach computer history and skills. The 14 chapters in increasing complexity include information about word processing, spreadsheets, charts and graphics, databases, multimedia presentations, the Internet, the World Wide Web, creating Web pages, learning programming, and viruses and copyright law. While an attempt is made to remain relatively generic in describing applications, focus is given to such common systems as Word, Claris, Inspiration, HyperStudio, and PowerPoint. Each chapter concludes with activity sheets, providing practice for students and assessment for instructors. Graphics throughout the book make use of actual screen images, charts and graphs, insets, and flowcharts; interesting additions include a table of "emoticons" and advice on Web etiquette. An excellent glossary rounds out the presentation. Every computer teacher should be in possession of this book, and it would make a terrific textbook for those who are teaching teachers.-Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.Product Details
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