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Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in the South African Classroom, 1st Edition

Glenda A. Gunter, Randolph E. Gunter, Isabel Tarling

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Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in the South African Classroom 1st Edition by Glenda A. Gunter/Randolph E. Gunter/Isabel Tarling
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Teachers Discovering Computers introduces future educators to the benefits and possibilities of technology and digital media in teaching. Students will learn about the latest trends in technology and how to integrate these concepts into the South African classroom using a variety of practical applications. This title provides tomorrow's teachers with extensive ideas and resources for teaching today's digital learners through integrating technology into their curriculum.Teachers Discovering Computers introduces future educators to the benefits and possibilities of technology and digital media in teaching. Students will learn about the latest trends in technology and how to integrate these concepts into the South African classroom using a variety of practical applications. This title provides tomorrow's teachers with extensive ideas and resources for teaching today's digital learners through integrating technology into their curriculum.

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Glenda A. Gunter

Glenda A. Gunter is an Associate Professor, Co-chair of the Instructional Design & Technology programs at the University of Central Florida, and has a PhD in Instructional/Educational Technology. She has a strong background in K-20 education, instructional design, digital media and technology, curriculum integration, K-12 literacy, and program development and evaluation. Dr Gunter is the recipient of the 2010 Sloan-C Award for Excellence in Online Teaching.

Randolph E. Gunter

Randolph E. Gunter has over 40 years of experience in education and training. He has a PhD in Educational Technology, has co-authored 12 textbooks, written dozens of articles, and presented at over 50 conferences. He is Chairman and Chief Visionary Officer of 21st Century Learning Solutions, Inc., specialising in online training for K-12 schools, higher education, and major corporations.

Isabel Tarling

Isabel Tarling is an Educational Technologies Integration Specialist. She holds a PhD in Education Technologies and Teacher Professional Development, and is Director of Learning Design at Limina Education Services. Isabel passionately believes that the key to transforming teaching and learning lies in empowering teachers to create and innovate with technologies, and to plan and manage change. She has extensive experience in working with teachers from all phases, subjects and backgrounds. As an author she is widely published, and her research on teacher change is included in South Africa’s Professional Development Framework for Digital Learning.

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  • Each of the eight chapters focuses on an aspect to assist in successfully using technology and digital media in today's classroom, including integration and evaluation strategies, hardware, software, security and ethics.
  • Coverage of recent advancements in mobile devices, new media and apps, and new technologies highlight how these impact the classroom.
  • Frequently asked questions are answered in ‘Fast Fact’ boxes to enhance students’ general knowledge and understanding of subjects related to the topic.
  • Updated end-of-chapter exercises enhance student learning, including Critical Thinking sections that give students the opportunity to explore, reflect, and research complex issues that are currently relevant to Grade R to 12 Education.
  • The content focuses on the changing face of education, including e-learning, mobile learning and teaching online to help future educators stay up to date with the most current education trends.

Table of Contents

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1. Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum
2. Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
3. Software for Educators
4. Hardware for Educators
5. Technology, Digital Media and Curriculum Integration
6. The Changing Face of Education – Teaching Online
7. Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies
8. Security Issues and Ethics in Education

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  • ISBN-10: 1473767288
  • ISBN-13: 9781473767287
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  • ISBN-13: 9781473767263
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