Education : Computers & Technology

All schools now have internet access, but the potential of internet technology as a teaching and learning tool is still far from fully realised. This timely book helps teachers develop pedagogical skills in using the internet through a series of case studies of good practice, all of which are based on extensive classroom research. Accessible and practical, it is a guidebook on how integrate the use of technology across teaching and learning. The book offers a range of ideas which can be used in different classroom settings. The emphasis is on practical ways of developing skills in teaching and learning, rather than on the technical specifics of the technology itself. Illustrative material - examples of children's work, website links, and further details of how projects were set up - are presented on a companion website. Chapters include: -The internet and its use in Education - what is the internet and what is its history in schools? -Pedagogy and the Internet - what impact is new technology having on teaching styles? -Learning Theory - past and current perspectives -Teaching with the internet - a series of case studies analysed in terms of pedagogy, learning theory and the effectiveness of the teaching and the learning -Effective Teaching with the Internet - some guidelines for good practice. This book will appeal to teachers in training as well as practising teachers, ICT co-ordinators and those on CPD courses. more...

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Start using Excel spreadsheets, formulas, and charts - practice exercises make it easy You don't have to be overwhelmed by Excel - this workbook helps you get the hang of the most popular spreadsheet program by doing! From working with pivot tables to adding graphics to building dynamic charts, managing and securing data, performing data analysis, adding hyperlinks, and creating macros, you will do it all with the help of practice files on the CD-ROM. more...

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Fast answers to frequently asked questions. Excel 2007 essentials at your fingertips!. If you like your answers quick and your information up-to-date, look no further. With this concise, superbly organized reference, you'll quickly find just what you need to know about navigating the new interface; using the Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar; saving, protecting, and recovering workbook files; entering and editing data; creating formulas and functions, and much more. more...

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This is a practical guide for teachers who wish to improve the quality of teaching and learning in history by using ICT. more...

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Written for practising and student teachers ICT and Primary Science: A Teacher's Guide demonstrates how ICT can be used to support investigative primary science. The authors encourage putting learners in control of machines. more...

Price: $37.95