Technology for Classroom and Online Learning

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with two national, education technology experts to write a comprehensive book on technology for classroom and online learning for educators. Everything you need to know about using educational technology such as computer networking, peripherals, security, troubleshooting and maintenance, and teaching and learning with technology are covered. The book starts by reviewing the history of technologies, and then addresses the skill sets needed by all educators who use technology as part of their classroom and online instruction.
Benefits and Features of book:
A comprehensive book covering all aspects of educational technologyEach chapter objectives are aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE) Many schematics and diagrams of technology circuits are includedEach chapter contains a comprehensive case study and exercises for practical applicationProvides a blend of academic, theory and practical perspectives on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot technology devicesSeveral handy resources are included in the appendices

Samuel M. Kwon, Ph.D. is a Concordia University Chicago faculty member and teaches courses in the Educational Technology program. His primary areas of research include technology-supported teaching and learning, online learning, and the design of learning environments. He has a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in Education and Social Policy-Learning Sciences, and an M.S. and B.S. from MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has published many articles on teaching, learning, and the use of technology. Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. He is a consultant and an author of eighteen books such as Action Research for Educator, Challenging Students to Learn, Resource Management for School Administrators (with Craig Schilling), Managing Human Resource and Collective Bargaining (with Craig Schilling) and Leading School Change: Maximizing resources for school improvement (with Craig Schilling and Margaret Trybus) by Rowman & Littlefield Education, and has made guest appearance on many national radio and television shows. Aram S. Agajanian, Ph.D. is a professor and has served as a Chair of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology programs in several institutions. His expertise is in the fields of electrical, computer, biomedical engineering technology, and network communications. He has published numerous articles on educational leadership; the papers concentrate on encouraging female enrollment in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs. He is the coauthor (with D. Tomal) of the book titled Electronic Troubleshooting by McGraw-Hill.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction to Electronic Technologies
2 Electronics and Technology
3 Computer Peripherals
4 Computer Networking
5 Computing Platforms
6 Security and Maintenance
7 Teaching and Learning with Technology
8 Online and Blended Instruction
Appendix A: School Technology Resource Websites
Appendix B: Common Technology Acronyms
Appendix C: Technology Standards for School Administrators
Appendix D: Trademarks
About the Authors
Index