Better Teaching and Learning in the Digital Classroom - Softcover

Gordon, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1891792164 ISBN 13: 9781891792168

Publisher: Harvard Educational Publishing Group, 2003

Synopsis

School spending on new computer technologies has mushroomed in recent years, as educators try to find every strategic advantage to improve teaching and learning in a high-stakes climate. But does the payout justify the payoff? Can such powerful new tools really make a difference in classroom practice? If so, what must teachers do to truly transform instruction with technology rather than simply dress up old practices in high-tech packaging? In this follow-up to the bestseller The Digital Classroom: How Technology Is Changing the Way We Teach and Learn, educators and researchers from the frontlines of technological and educational innovation explore fresh ways of harnessing the power of new technologies to improve teaching and learning. Rich examples from real classrooms give readers specific ideas of what works in today's classrooms, offered in a context of tougher standards and increased accountability pressures.

About this title

About the Author

David J. Gordon is professor emeritus of English at Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center. He is author of five books, most recently Literary Atheism.

From the Back Cover

<div>As school spending on new computer technologies mushrooms, 21st-century educators are challenged to find sound and sensible ways of using these remarkable new tools to improve classroom practice. Some questions they face: Are handheld computers and web courses worth the investment? How can new technologies be used to form strong home-school connections? How can they enhance global understanding and transform education for special-needs students? What websites and software are most helpful? How can teachers combat Internet plagiarism?<br><br> In this collection, educators and researchers at the frontiers of innovation explore fresh ways of harnessing the power of new technologies to improve teaching and learning. Rich examples from real classrooms show what works in today&#8217;s climate of heightened standards and accountability. Contributors include Edwin Gragert, James Moore, David Niguidula, Cathleen A. Norris, Andrea Oseas, Kristi Rennebohm Franz, Michael Sadowski, Eliot Soloway, Julie M. Wood, and Louise Yarnall.<br><br> &#8220;This book is a must-read primer on the fast-changing landscape of educational technology in our schools. Its lucid accounts from both practitioners and researchers answer the big-picture question of &#39;Where is the field heading?&#39; as well as the more immediate &#39;What should a teacher do Monday morning?&#39; <i>Better Teaching and Learning in the Digital Classroom</i> charts a path to help achieve the goal of its title.&#8221; &#8212;<b> Milton Chen</b>, Executive Director, The George Lucas Educational Foundation<br><br> &#8220;This unique and timely book answers multiple questions regarding the efficacy and use of technology to improve teaching and learning. All teachers will find something of use in this volume. a wise principal would purchase this book as an indispensable tool for in-school technology discussions.&#8221; &#8212;<b> Milli Pierce</b>, Former Director, The Principals&#39; Center, Harvard Graduate School of Education<br><br><div><b>David T. Gordon</b> is editor of the <i>Harvard Education Letter</i>, the award-winning publication about K-12 education, and the book<i> The Digital Classroom: How Technology Is Changing the Way We Teach and Learn</i>.</div></div>

Edition details

• Publisher: Harvard Educational Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1891792164
• ISBN 13: 9781891792168
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176