Teachers, Computers, and Curriculum: Microcomputers in the Classroom (3rd Edition)

By Paul G. Geisert and Mynga K. Futrell

Emphasizes on classroom and curricular integration, not on computer technology. This book addresses the needs and concerns of preservice and inservice teachers of different experiential backgrounds,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205288553
• ISBN13: 9780205288557
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

All-encompassing

This book is all-encompassing guide for teachers and technology. It is about both technology-what is in a computer, and teaching-what works and why. Computer topics are covered separately in "primer" chapters (6) that are inserted at various points throughout the book. The first few primer chapters are extremely basic, covering such things as how to use a mouse, progressing later to setting up a network and how ASCII codes work. The teaching chapters focus on showing how teaching methods can be enhanced with technology. One of the drawbacks of this book is that it tries to be something for everyone, and I was nearly turned off by the first few chapters, which were far too basic for my needs (eg. what can a word processor do?). However, as I got deeper into the book, I found many useful ideas and concepts. Application programs and computer-based instruction are examined in detail in separate chapters, as well as choosing software, classroom management, and administrative concerns.As a textbook, the book is very well designed. The language of the book, while academic, is readily accessible by undergraduate students. Each of the regular chapters starts with a list of objectives and ends with a short summary and review. Each chapter also includes a list of suggested activities of varying difficulty, as well as recommended software and Web links. The book includes an index and list of references, but no glossary.