Teachers will find this book helpful because of it locates convincing theoretical reasoning with the familiar practice of the learning environments of the secondary school. Many other learners, in formal education and beyond, might simply find the book an informative and challenging read.... The book provides more than a theoretical and ideological extension of a social constructivist of model …
"Susan Brooks-Young provides readings and activities that will support classroom teachers, professional development providers, and teacher preparation instructors. The book has easy-to-follow charts and tables with detailed task assignments.... Teachers can reexamine their curriculum and classroom management to develop more effective strategies for incorporating technology into their teaching."…
this book presents a definition of the field of study and practice known as educational technology or instructional technology. It reflects the collaborative efforts of all members of the Terminology Com-mittee plus a number of other scholars who accepted invitations to contrib-ute to the various commentary chapters. The volume begins with a statement of the definition itself (chapter 1), fol…
How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education provides a comprehensive introduction to educational research. The text covers the most widely used research methodologies and discusses each step in the research process in detail. Step-by-step analysis of real research studies provides students with practical examples of how to prepare their work and read that of others. End-of-chapter problem …
HOW USEFUL IS MODERN TECHNOLOGY TO DISTANCE EDUCATION? This is a valuable guide to the selection and USE of modern technol-ogies for open and flexible learning. In it. Tony Bates argues that technology is not inherently good or bad for teaching - its the way teachers and administrators USE it that matters. Knowing when or if to USE technology is not just a technical iSSUE of choosing thE appr…