Teaching with the Tools Kids Really Use Learning with Web and Mobile Technologies

Name: Teaching with the Tools Kids Really Use Learning with Web and Mobile Technologies
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ISBN: 9781412972758

ISBN-10: 1412972752

ISBN-13: 9781412972758

Edition: 2010

Authors: Susan J. Brooks-Young

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The purpose of this book is to encourage school administrators, teachers, and support staff to take a closer look at mobile technologies and Web 2.0 tools that students use on a regular basis away from school, but which have not yet made their way into mainstream education. These inexpensive and sometimes even free technologies and tools could be used to revolutionize teaching and learning, but have yet to gain widespread acceptance in educational circles. The topics covered in the book fall roughly into three sections. The first three chapters examine inexpensive hardware in the form of mobile technologies that most students own or have access to. These are technologies that could, with…

Book details

List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication date: 4/21/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 152
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.37" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



Acknowledgments


About the Author


Introduction



21st-Century Skills


What Are 21st Century Skills?


Common Objections to Teaching 21st Century Skills


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions


Discussion Points


References



Mobile Technologies



Cell Phones


The Scoop on Cell Phones


Common Objections to Cell Phone Use on Campus


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions


Discussion Points


References



MP3 Players


MP3 Player Basics


Common Objections to Use of MP3 Players on Campus


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions-Using Existing Files


Practical Suggestions-Podcasting Basics


Discussion Points


References



Netbooks


Netbooks 101


Common Objections to Use of Netbooks on Campus


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions


Discussion Points


References



Web 2.0 Tools



Social Networking


Introduction to Social Networks


Common Objections to Use of Social Network Services on Campus


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions


Discussion Points


References



Virtual Worlds


Virtual World Basics


Common Objections to Use of Virtual Worlds on Campus


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions


Discussion Points


References



Creating Content-Writing


Writing Online


Common Objections to Classroom Use of Online Writing Tools


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions


Discussion Points


References



Creating Content-Images


Online Photos and Video


Common Objections to Classroom Use of Online Photo and Video Sites


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions


Discussion Points


References



Gaming


The Basics About Games and Gaming


Common Objections to Classroom Use of Online and Video Games


Changing Points of View


Strategies for Classroom Use


Practical Suggestions


Discussion Points


References



Digital Citizenship


Ethical Use of Technology


Discussion Points


References



Decision Making and Implementation Model


Who's Calling the Shots?


Thinking Ahead


Decision Making Model


Glossary


Web Sites by Topic


Index