A core text for Computers in Education, and Instructional Media and Technology courses.
It successfully integrates instructional design principles, methods, media, and computing, and it uses a learner-centered approach that focuses on how to design solid technology-enhanced instruction that increases learning. It details the basic theories and applications of educational technology in a reader-engaging format.
Integrating the three general areas of instructional design, media and computers, this work shows teachers how instruction is designed, developed and improved. It also explains the types and uses of different media formats (especially the use of the personal computer); and shows them how to integrate and apply specific approaches, strategies, techniques, media, and technology to have maximum impact on student learning.