Title: Computers, curriculum, and cultural change : an introduction for teachers /
Authors: Provenzo, Eugene F.; Brett, Arlene.; McCloskey, Gary N.
Publisher: L. Erlbaum Associates,
Year: 1999
Subjects: Computer-assisted instruction United States Case studies.; Computer-assisted instruction Social aspects United States Case studies.; Education United States Curricula Data processing Case studies.; Computer managed instruction United States Case studies.
Abstract: Computers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change is a comprehensive introduction to using computers in K-12 settings. It includes not only the "nuts and bolts" of educational computing and up-to-date coverage of hardware and software issues, but is distinguished by its emphasis on the deeper questions of how computers are redefining the way we teach and learn.
Contents: Computers and culture -- Computers-the social revolution of our time -- The computer as tool -- Educational software -- Technology and the curriculum -- Technology for inclusion -- Multimedia, hypermedia, and presentation systems -- Networking and telecommunication -- Ethical and legal aspects of teaching with technology.