The Technology Facade: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Instructional Technology in Schools - Softcover

Tomei, Lawrence A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205326765 ISBN 13: 9780205326761

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2001

Synopsis

Based on a specific 20-question checklist and "how-to" recommendations, this text is designed to help educators choose and implement appropriate technology for their schools. This easy-to-follow checklist, together with implementation guidelines, help educators recognize and address problems in their schools' technology programs. Human factors, financial investment, commitment of resources, and instructional strategy are all addressed to make sure technology planning is effective. The Technology Facade Checklist provides a means to examine a school's instructional technology program and develop a step-by-step strategy to resolve any shortcomings. Readers will receive a Comprehensive Analysis Form that examines the three basic elements of the facade, and provides an easy-to-use strategy for improvement. A useful Technology Plan that educators can implement is practical and based on research conducted by the National Center for technology Planning. It includes an easy-to-use scope and sequence of technology skills for grades K-12 (Ch. 10). Sample lesson plans, handouts, reference guides, exercises, and vignettes throughout the book offer useful resources for educators. K-12 educators and administrators who need to integrate and develop a technology plan for their school.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0205326765
• ISBN 13: 9780205326761
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240