Teaching and Learning about Computers: A Classroom Guide for Teachers, Librarians, Media Specialists, and Students - Hardcover

Barrett, Joanne R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810844508 ISBN 13: 9780810844506

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2002

Synopsis

Technology provides ample opportunities for teachers to be learners, as well as for the learners to become the teachers. Sometimes, the most effective technology enabled classrooms are those where the instructor is the expert in the content area, and the students are the technology experts. Oftentimes it is with a great sense of pride that a student will show a teacher how to adroitly move about in an application. Designed for both instructors and students, this book teaches an array of computer applications while simultaneously allowing the user to become proficient in technological standards.

Based on Joanne Barrett's notes and shortcuts from her years as a computer specialist and computer teacher, this all-inclusive hands-on guide will assist teachers and students in grades 5 through 12 who are using computers in the classroom. Explaining concepts and complicated processes in an understandable language, this complete instructional tool covers in one volume all of the computer topics that the teacher will encounter.

Topics include:
· Word processing
· Spreadsheets
· Creating charts and graphs
· Databases
· Multimedia presentations
· The Internet
· Web page design
· Programming
· Viruses and copyright issues

About this title

About the Author

Joanne R. Barrett is middle school computer coordinator and teacher at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Bethesda, Maryland.

Reviews

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 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, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810844508
• ISBN 13: 9780810844506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 264