Preparing to Use Technology: A Practical Guide to Curriculum Integration (2nd Edition)

Preparing to Use Technology is a concise and comprehensive guide to the technology applications that are essential skills in the classrooms of today. This text features a basic understanding of current software applications, adaptations for special learners, and ideas for curriculum integration. Instructors will find a user-friendly format with an appropriate balance of directive skill building activities and exploration.  Each chapter focuses on a technology concept and includes 1) research frameworks 2) basics which includes how teachers as well as students can use the technology in teaching and learning 3) provides a testimonial from a technology using teacher that has implemented lessons successfully, 4) offers example €œcurriculum connections€ and shares ways to adapt for special learners with each. The entire text is aligned with the revised NETS *S and NETS*T standards.  Prospective teachers, as well as teachers who want to use technology, will find the style is direct and easy to follow.