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About the author
Dr. Judy Lever-Duffy is Professor of Computer Science and Education, at Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida and teaches computer and education courses on campus and in MDC's Virtual College. She holds a B.A. degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida and an MS in Computer Studies and Ed.D. in School Management and Instructional Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, Ft, Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Lever-Duffy enjoys teaching, writing, traveling, and living in the Florida Keys.
Dr. Jean McDonald is Associate Professor of Education, at Lambuth University, Jackson, Tennessee and teaches educational technology and methods courses for middle school and high school pre-service teachers. She holds a B.S. degree in English and an M.A. in English from Bradley University, Peoria, and an Ed.D. from the University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. McDonald enjoys international travel, reading, and classical music.
Summary
Written by teachers for teachers, this text offers a clear and current look at the range of educational technologies and how teachers can effectively use technology to enhance learning.
Beginning with a foundation in learning theory and instructional design that helps position educational technology within the framework of teaching and learning, the text explores the current and emerging technologies available to teachers. Using practical applications, examples from the classroom, and an array of reflection activities, the text offers students the opportunity to fully explore and apply technologies as tools to enhance teaching and learning. This edition includes a new culminating chapter focusing on technology standards and how these standards and technology impact the teaching profession. Faculty will find a full range of in-text activities including reviews, group, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences as well as marginal references to the robust companion website and related activities available there including research, reviews, videos, and podcasts.
The text can be bundled with a Student Learning Guide that includes video and chapter reviews, group and individual reflection activities, projects for each chapter, and problem based learning projects. This supplement will assist students in deepening their understanding of content while providing faculty with ready-to-use activities for the course.
