{"product_id":"the-classroom-teachers-technology-survival-guide-isbn-9781118024553","title":"The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide for integrating educational technology in the K-12 classroom\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a must-have resource for all K-12 teachers and administrators who want to really make the best use of available technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, an expert in educational technology, \u003ci\u003eThe Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is replete with practical tips teachers can easily use to engage their students and make their classrooms places where both students and teachers will enjoy learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the most up-to-date technologies and how they can best be used in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes advice on upgrading time-tested educational strategies using technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalks about managing \"disruptive technologies\" in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a wealth of illustrative examples, helpful suggestions, and practical tips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis timely book provides a commonsense approach to choosing and using educational technology to enhance learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Book ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy This Book? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Is an English Teacher Writing This Book Instead of Bill Gates? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Essential Conditions Needed for Successful Technology Use 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One: Why Should Classroom Teachers Be Technologically Skillful? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevolution or Evolution in Educational Change? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Framework for Thinking About Technology in Schools 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablished Infrastructure 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective Administration 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtensive Resources 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhanced Teaching 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpowered Students 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two: Q\u0026amp;A About Some Basics 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Type of Computer Should I Have? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Operating System (OS) Should I Choose: Windows, Macintosh, GNU\/Linux, or Chrome? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Memory Do I Need, and How Fast Does the Computer Need to Run? 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesktop, Laptop, Netbook, or Tablet? 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Other Equipment Should I Buy? 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Basic Software Do I Need? 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Freeware and Open-Source Software? 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Manage Files on Multiple Computers? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Cloud Computing, and What Are Its Advantages and Disadvantages? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can Teachers Take Advantage of Cloud Computing? 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages of Cloud Computing 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does a Technologically Well-Equipped Classroom Look Like? 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Stupid Mistakes Teachers Make with Technology 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Brilliant Things Teachers Do with Technology 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: Using Technology for Professional Productivity 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Professionally Organized: Managing the Business of Teaching 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Using Technology 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Information System 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurriculum Management System 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Management System 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool Web Site and Teacher-Created Class Pages 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Productivity Tools 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWord Processors 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-mail 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Browsers and Search Engines 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphics and Digital Image Editing Tools 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpreadsheets 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresentation Software 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Online Tools 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Productivity Suites 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlogs 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRSS Feed Aggregators and Readers 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWikis 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Bookmarking Sites 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSites for Storing and Sharing Media 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions for Sharing and Working Collaboratively on Documents 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four: The Technology Upgrade 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started with Technology in the Classroom 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Technology-Enhanced Student Work 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat IT Skills Should Teachers Expect of All Students? 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvival Skills for the Information Jungle 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem-Based Learning and Information Literacy 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Problem Solving Meets Technology 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Jungle Survival Skills 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hazards Are Great, but So Are the Rewards 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five: Teaching 21st-Century Skills 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fourth R—Research 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Technology-Enhanced Projects—the Four A’s 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First A: Assignments 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Second A: Activities 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Third A: Assessment 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fourth A: Attitude 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryday Information Problem Solving 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntertain or Engage? Why You Need to Know the Difference 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Few Thoughts About Creativity 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight-Brain Skills and Technology: A Whole New Mind(-Set) 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Will as a Teacher 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six: Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Approaches to Managing Technology in the Classroom 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Technology in the Classroom to Support Student Learning 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer Games in the Classroom 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Should Let Your Students Use the Internet for Nonacademic Purposes 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven: Commonsense Practices for Safe and Ethical Technology Use 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeacher’s Day-to-Day Security Guide 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware Security 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePasswords 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackups 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViruses 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Privacy 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Privacy 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Students Stay Ethical and Safe Online 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Different About Technology Ethics? 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasics of Technology Ethics: Privacy, Property, Appropriate Use 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Safe on the Read-Write Web 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are the Read-Write Web Safety Concerns, and How Valid Are They? 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Students Need to Understand About Technology Use 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines for Educators Using Social and Educational Networking Sites 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Scenarios 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Scenario 1: Mr Blake and Jennifer 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Scenario 2: Ms Olson’s Camping Trip 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Scenario 3: Juan and Philip Trade Insults 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Scenario 4: The Social Networking Ban 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Scenario 5: The Blog About Blobs 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight: Developing a Long-Term Learning Strategy 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Sanity 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Librarian: Your Technology Partner 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonus: Top Ten Secrets for Conducting a Successful Technology Workshop 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nine: Looking into the Crystal Ball 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree ‘‘High-Tech’’ Schools of the Future 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkinner Elementary School 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Dewey High School 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuncan Middle School 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo What’s the Point? 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow You Can Invent the Future and Take Charge of Your Own Technology Environment 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Personal Vision of Education and How Technology Should Be Used in It 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Voice in School Technology Policymaking and Planning 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook for a Mentor, Coach, or Guide 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShare Information 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport Others and Use a Team-Teaching Approach 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange from the Radical Center of Education 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt an ‘‘And’’ Not ‘‘Or’’Mind-Set 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook for Truth and Value in All Beliefs and Practices 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect the Perspective of the Individual 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize That One Size Does Not Fit All (Kids or Teachers) 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttend to Attitudes 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand That the Elephant Can Only Be Eaten One Bite at a Time 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Sure Everyone IsMoving Forward, Not Just the Early Adopters 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Be Afraid to Say, ‘‘I Don’t Know’’ 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelieve That Measurement Is Good, but Not Everything Can Be Measured 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow and Keep Your Core Values 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Giant and the Ants: How Problems Are Solved 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadings and Resources 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter One: Why Should Classroom Teachers Be Technologically Skillful? 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociations 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Influential Writers in the Field 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Critics and Skeptics 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Education and Technology Thinkers 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Two: Q\u0026amp;A About Some Basics 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Three: Using Technology for Professional Productivity 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Five: Teaching 21st-Century Skills 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Six:Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Seven: Commonsense Practices for Safe and Ethical Technology Use 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Eight: Developing a Long-Term Learning Strategy 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Nine: Looking into the Crystal Ball 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 215\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDOUG JOHNSON\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato, Minnesota Public Schools and serves as an adjunct faculty member of Minnesota State University. His long-running column \"Head for the Edge,\" appears in \u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection\u003c\/i\u003e and he maintains the \u003ci\u003eBlue Skunk Blog\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a must-have resource for all K–12 teachers and administrators who want to make the best use of available technologies. In \u003ci\u003eThe Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, Doug Johnson, educational technology expert and author of the popular \u003ci\u003eBlue Skunk Blog\u003c\/i\u003e, offers concrete advice on creating high-quality project assessments, handling the potential distractions technologies may cause, and managing issues of safe and appropriate use. He also answers basic questions about computers, software, and networking and outlines practical ways to use computers, the Internet, and digital cameras in the classroom environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Few educators can offer more practical advice on navigating the challenges and embracing the opportunities of the world of technology we live and learn in today. And even fewer deliver that advice in such an engaging, witty style. This is an important, enjoyable book for anyone interested in improving classrooms and schools for our kids.\" \u003cb\u003e—WILL RICHARDSON\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eBlogs, Wikis, and Podcasts\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e will empower every classroom teacher to use technology in a meaningful way to support teaching and learning. Filled with practical overviews of the \"big picture,\" as well as specifics on the use of technology for real-life classroom applications, Doug uses his years of experience to guide the classroom teacher to an understanding of how technology best fits in the classroom. A must for every teacher's bookshelf!\" \u003cb\u003e—KATHY SCHROCK\u003c\/b\u003e, Director of Technology, Nauset Public Schools \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Teachers, IT Directors, and integrators will benefit from the practical, high-impact ideas Doug shares in this book. 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