Are you ready to integrate technology into your classroom? Instructional Technology and Media for Learning will guide you as you begin to incorporate computer technology and other media into your teaching. This unique case-based text places the reader squarely in the classroom while providing a framework that teaches readers to apply in-depth coverage of current and future computer, multimedia, Internet/intranet, distance learning, and audio/visual technologies to classroom instruction.   Don't just read about technology integration - experience it! In addition to its' unique case-based approach the new edition now includes a new ASSURE Learning in Action DVD. This dvd, located in every copy of the text, provides current video of today's teachers using technology and media to improve learning for students across grade levels and content areas, rubric templates, a lesson plan builder, and skill-builder activites.    

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1    Technology and Media: Facilitating Learning                     Introduction                     Technology                     Media                     The Concrete-Abstract Continuum                     Learning                     Roles of Technology and Media in Learning                     Learning Settings                     Information and Instruction                     Instructional Strategies                     Summary Chapter 2    Instructional Strategies: Integrating Technology and Media                     Introduction                     Strategies in the Classroom                     Presentation                     Demonstration                     Drill and Practice                     Tutorials                     Discussion                     Cooperative Learning                     Games                     Simulations                     Discovery                     Problem Solving                     Teacher-Centered Strategies                     Student-Centered Strategies                     Creating Learning Experiences                     Learning Contexts and Settings                     Summary Chapter 3    Visual Principles: Designing Effective Materials                     Introduction                     Visual Literacy                     Roles of Visuals in Learning                     Types of Visuals                     Visual Design Guidelines                     Creating Images                     Capturing Images                     Summary Chapter 4    Introduction                     The ASSURE Model                     Analyze Learners                     State Standards and Objectives                     Select Strategies, Technology, Media, and Materials                     Utilize Technology, Media, and Materials                     Require Learner Participation                     Evaluate and Revise                     Summary Chapter 5    Computers and Multimedia: Accessing Digital Worlds                     Introduction                     Computers and Multimedia in the Classroom                     Advantages                     Limitations                     Integration                     Software Selection                     Computer Hardware                     Computer Facilities                     Summary Chapter 6    Distance Education: Connecting Learners Beyond the Classroom                     Introduction                     Distance Education                     Instruction at a Distance                     Audio in Distance Education                     Television in Distance Education                     Instructional Television Options                     Summary Chapter 7    Online Learning: Learning Through the Internet and Computer Networks                     Introduction                     Online Learning                     Networks                     Issues                     Summary Chapter 8    Instructional Materials and Displays: Using Media to Engage Learners                     Introduction                     Learning Centers                     Instructional Modules                     Manipulatives                     Printed Materials                     Display Surfaces                     Exhibits                     Summary Chapter 9    Visuals: Enhancing Learning with Visuals                     Introduction                     Visuals in the Classroom                     Nonprojected Visuals                     Projected Visuals                     Presentation Software                     Digital Images                     Document Camera Projection                     Overhead Projection                     Summary Chapter 10  Audio: Listening and Learning                     Introduction                     Using Audio in the Classroom                     Digital Audio Formats                     Analog Audio Formats                     Advantages of Audio                     Limitations of Audio                     Integration of Audio                     Hearing and Listening                     Developing Listening Skills                     Summary Chapter 11  Video: Enhancing Learning with Moving Images                     Introduction                     Using Video in the Classroom                     Special Attributes                     Digital Video Formats                     Analog Video Formats                     Advantages                     Limitations                     Integration                     Selecting Video                     Producing Video                     Summary Chapter 12  Trends in Technology and Media: Looking Ahead                     Introduction                     Trends in Technology and Media                     Innovations on the Horizon                     Schools of the Future                     Your Future in the Field                     Professional Organizations                     Professional Journals                     Summary Appendix:    Equipment Safety and Setups                     Introduction                     Equipment Safety                     Equipment Selection and Identification                     Care and Handling of Equipment                     Projector Setups                     Video Setups                     Audio Setups