I Have Computers in My Classroom--now What?

Whether you've just figured out the double click or you're ready to become a power user, "I Have Computers in My ClassroomNow What?" will take you into classrooms where teachers like you share effective ideas for making digital technology part of your teaching every day in amazing, doable ways.In "I Have Computers in My ClassroomNow What?" Bob Johnstone takes you on a tour of the schools, classrooms, and minds of teachers who have successfully incorporated computers into a host of learning situations across the content areas. Through Johnstone's extensive interviews with practicing teachers, you'll find out how programs common to many computerssuch as Word, Excel, and PowerPointcan teach students powerful concepts about print, publication, and presentation while they're doing math or language arts. You'll also find out how using video cameras can build writing and speaking skills as well as science content knowledge, and you'll see what great opportunities the Internet provides for authentic inquiry. Johnstone both distills the wisdom of teaching veterans and also lets them share directly with you, teacher to teacher, about why it's worth it to use technology, as well as what works, what doesn't, and how technology can support not only instruction, but also planning.Complete with handy hints, solutions to commonly encountered problems, and even a glossary of "Nerd Words," "I Have Computers in My ClassroomNow What?" is the slim, practical guide to demystifying technology in the classroom that you've been waiting for.Johnstone, Bob is the author of 'I Have Computers in My Classroom--now What? ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780325008745 and ISBN 0325008744.