Chances are your bookshelf holds a variety of well-worn teaching resources, including reference works, teachers' guides, magazines, and books by respected educational experts. But as an ever-growing number of such books crowd bookstore shelves, it's often hard to know where to begin. Here's what they told us. Getting started may be difficult, but Figi apparently doesn't believe in simply getting your toes wet. He suggests that you dive right in.
Web publishing is one of the hottest topics going with students in our schools.
I've found this to be true as I've worked with elementary and high school students, assisting them with Web page development. The motivation that is built into Web design provides a ready-made catalyst for learning and exploration. And as teachers learn to use technology, they begin to build an instant tool to grab the imagination and attention of their students. But before all this can take place, a teacher must invest some time in learning and gaining experience in areas of technology. Laura Lemay's book is written in a way that allows rapid learning of concepts associated with the use of technology in our schools.