Tech Tactics : Instructional Models for Educational Computing

/*0205457223, Thorsen, TechTactics 2e*/This concise and practical text describes the major educational computer applications and provides methods for using computer tools effectively in the teaching/learning process. The author focuses on the word processor, database, spreadsheet, Internet, and hypermedia software<197>tools that all classrooms with computers have. The text is independent of hardware and equally applicable to Macs or PCs, and speaks to methods that apply across grade levels and disciplines. The text has been extensively class tested and written from the perspective of what will work for teachers. Many helpful models, lesson plans, skill<197>building tips and activities are included to allow students to pick up this book and put it to use in the classroom right away.

New to This Edition

• New and updated information on copyright and fair use issues has been added to keep the text current with practice and law (Chapter 3).
• A new section on information literacy and the consequences of information illiteracy has been written to reflect an issue of critical importance today (Chapter 3).
• New research in the area of multimedia design and how it affects learning is included (Chapter 6).
• Basic hardware literacy is explored to help users answer such questions as “How old is too old?” and “What do I need to know about hardware to be effective when I talk to technical support personnel?” (Chapter 9).
• Discussion of peripherals such as PDA’s and other new developments has been added (Chapters 7-13).
• An expanded and updated web site (www.ablongman.com/thorsen2e) to accompany the text is available. The web site includes many web links across the curriculum, a sample syllabus, PowerPoint™ slides and Quizzes for every chapter, and Lesson Plans with videos, audios and interviews. This is a fantastic Supplement!

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