Full Description
Digital Tools for Knowledge Construction in the Elementary Grades was written for teachers who wish to gain a better understanding of how to integrate technology into their classrooms from a student-centered perspective. When done so, students must take more control of, and therefore more responsibility for, their learning.
This book is divided into two sections. Part I provides a foundation and rational for student-centered learning, instructional strategies for technology integration, and using this approach to help teachers assess their students in meeting academic standards. Part II includes foundational technology information and appropriate use of digital tools for communication, collaboration, research, publishing, and even games for learning.
This text provides methods and examples of technology integration that supports students' achievement of national academic standards by using today's digital tools for communication, collaboration, research and publishing. When students learn how to become knowledgeable global digital citizens they gain the requisite skills for tomorrow's creative thinkers, problem solvers, and decision makers.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1: Perspective
Chapter 2: Instructional Strategies
Chapter 3: Standards & Assessment
Part II: Digital Tools for Learning
Chapter 4: Technology Operations
Chapter 5: Global Digital Citizenship
Chapter 6: Communication & Collaboration
Chapter 7: Research, Data Collection, & Analysis
Chapter 8: Creating & Publishing
Chapter 9: Thinking Critically: Solving Problems and Making Decisions
Chapter 10: Digital Games for Learning
