* Summary of
Highlights to TDC textbook and online materials. *
Teachers Discovering Computers - A Link to the Future
World Wide Web and CNN Enhanced - Course Technology - First Edition
Teachers Discovering Computers - Integrating Technology in the Classroom
World Wide Web and CNN Enhanced - Thomson Learning & Course Technology
Teachers Discovering Computers - Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Second Edition - Thomson Learning & Course Technology @ 2002
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Eight carefully selected units of technology designed for K-12 educators to
develop a formative knowledge of technology and integration into the classroom
or
enhance a current knowledge of technology and integration into the classroom
supplemented by an comprehensive online correlated web site.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Using Computer in Education
Chapter 2: Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the WWW
Chapter 3: Production Software - Applications for Educators
Chapter 4: Hardware Applications for Educators
Chapter 5: Integrating Multimedia and Educational Software Applications
Chapter 6: Education and Technology Integration - into the Classroom
Chapter 7: Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum
Chapter 8: Security Issues, Ethics and Emerging Technologies in Education
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* Thematic Themes
of Teachers Discovering Computers *
Knowledge of Technology and Integration of Technology
Curriculum-Specific Teaching and Learning for all K-12 Educators
for both Mac & IBM platforms includes all
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)
Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA)
Research Based to ensure effective, efficient and sustaining online training.
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In Brief: summarizes chapter materials and enhances with online web sites
Key Terms: emphasis on traditional definitions & with multisensory environment
Check Point: matching & short-answer exercises for alternate learning style
Teaching Today: encourages an appreciation of technology with real-life examples
Education Issues: highlights current & controversial educational issues
Integration Corner: innovative & extensive curriculum-specific resources
Software Corner: showcases popular and effective educational software
In the Lab: production & multimedia exercises along with specific online U
Learn It Online: Interactive Lab activities which include both Mac & IBM
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Timeline 2002: Milestones in Computer History
Guide to WWW sites and Searching Techniques
Creating a Teacher’s Web Page using Microsoft Word
Buyer’s Guide 2002: Purchase, Install and Maintain PCs
Guide to Professional Educational Organizations
Learning Theories and Educational Research
Creating a Curriculum Page using Microsoft Word
Guide to State & Federal Government Educational Web Sites
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***Teaching Tools: CD-ROM which includes teaching & testing materials
Instructor’s Manual: comprehensive materials for learning & assessment
Figures in the Book: illustrations to be included into a personal PP presentation
Exam View: state-of-the-art test builder from text bank and is user-friendly
Interactive Labs: CD-ROM version with no audio for classroom use
Interactive Lab Solutions: efficient solutions to companion handouts for labs
***Course Presenter with Figures and Animation: multimedia lecture presentation
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Original versions of TDC were created in an enriched graphical environment,
however, this proved to be a problem for many online phone users,
therefore, the second and latest edition has been designed for easier access.
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It is essential for complete access to all of the TDC online special features
to install Shockwave and Flash Player plugins for browsers
as well as RealPlayer plugin all plugins are readily available online.
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A special comment on professional development which usually
is not accomplished in an effective, efficient, and sustaining manner.
Learning takes
time! Effective Learning
takes more time!
This web page
reflects the views of a current and satisfied user of TDC.
Tom Love Malone College Summer 2002