ERIC Number: ED480851
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 373
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ISBN: ISBN-1-55570-448-4
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Teaching with Computers: Strategies That Work in Grades K-6.
Jay, M. Ellen; Jay, Hilda L.
This book focuses on designing instruction that integrates the use of computer assisted resources. There are 19 chapters in four parts. Part 1, "Strategies for Teaching with Standard Utility Software Programs," includes (1) "Paint Programs"; (2) "Graphic Organizers"; (3) "Graphing Programs"; (4) "Timelines"; (5) "Word Processing"; (6) "Databases"; and (7) "Spreadsheets." Part 2, "Strategies for Teaching with Curricular-Related Software Programs," includes (8) "Postcards"; (9) "Community Exploration"; (10) "Changes Around Us"; (11) "Animals in Their World"; (12) "Tenth Planet: Special Relationships"; (13) "Tenth Planet: Creating Patterns from Shapes"; (14) "Table Top Jr."; and (15) "Science Sleuths." Part 3, "Strategies for Teaching with Electronic or Online Resources," includes (16) "Automated Library Catalog Programs"; (17) "General Encyclopedias"; and (18) "Magazine and Newspaper Index Programs." Part 4, "Strategies for Teaching with Presentation Software," includes (19) "Presentation Programs." (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Encyclopedias, Indexes, Internet, Library Catalogs, Periodicals, Spreadsheets, Teaching Methods, Word Processing
Neal-Schuman Publishers, 100 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 ($59.95). Tel: 212-925-8650; Fax: 800-584-2414 (Toll Free); Web site: http://neal-schuman.com.
Publication Type: Books; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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