6 Steps to Success in Teaching with Technology: A Guide to Using Technology in the Classroom - Hardcover

Kent, Lucas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0595487491 ISBN 13: 9780595487493

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

A technological tidal wave has arrived at today's schools, revolutionizing how teachers teach and students learn. Computers, cell phones, digital whiteboards, student response systems, projectors, the Internet, I-pods, software, and e-mail are all available to front-line teachers and students. Utilizing these new tools is rewarding for educators and empowering for students.

If you're a teacher who wants to incorporate technology in your classroom, then 6 Steps to Success in Teaching with Technology will show you how. Award-winning teacher Lucas Kent experienced first hand the joy and excitement of using these amazing tools with his students. In his easy-to-follow guide, Lucas lays down a path for even the most non-technology inclined teacher to follow. His six simple steps include:

• Understand Why
• Adapt
• Plan
• Do Your Homework
• Implement Effectively
• Keep Up to Date

Kent also includes helpful tips, his own classroom experiences, and a glossary of teaching with technology terms to help you begin this new and exciting process. Let's face it-our world is changing. It's time to learn, adapt, and embrace teaching with technology!

About this title

About the Author

Lucas Kent (www.MrKent.net) is a grade six teacher at Burkevale School in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada. The 2007 Educational Computing Organization of Ontario Teacher of the Year, Kent is also a basketball coach and referee. He resides in Victoria Harbour, Ontario.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595487491
• ISBN 13: 9780595487493
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128