| Description |
viii, 108 pages ; 20 cm |
| Series |
101 essential lists series |
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101 essential lists series.
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: CHAPTER 1: The Basics 1 -- 1 Why we use ICT in schools 1 -- 2 Management benefits 2 -- 3 Using ICT in the classroom 3 -- 4 Basic ICT skills 4 -- 5 Computer jargon 5 -- 6 Email language 6 -- CHAPTER 2: Using Software 7 -- 7 Types of software 7 -- 8 Popular software used in schools 8 -- 9 Software media 9 -- 10 How to assess software 10 -- CHAPTER 3: The Hardware 11 -- 11 Computers in schools 11 -- 12 Connecting ports on computers 12 -- 13 Looking after your computer 13 -- 14 Computer maintenance 14 -- 15 Health and safety issues 15 -- 16 Why it won't work! 16 -- 17 Useful peripherals 17 -- 18 Back-up media 18 -- 19 Checklist: ICT inside the classroom 19 -- 20 Checklist: ICT outside the classroom 20 -- 21 Preparing for digital video 21 -- 22 Twelve ways to use sensors 22 -- 23 Ten good reasons to use a tablet PC 23 -- 24 Mobile phone possibilities 24 -- 25 Going wireless 25 -- 26 Wireless networking: the downside 26 -- 27 What to do when things go wrong 27 -- 28 Home truths 28 -- CHAPTER 4: Keeping ICT Safe and Secure 29 -- 29 Good password practice 29 -- 30 Safe Internet surfing in schools 30 -- 31 Developing a school policy 31 -- 32 Computer nasties 32 -- 33 Internet safety and your home computer 33 -- CHAPTER 5: ICT in the Classroom 35 -- 34 Planning a lesson using ICT 35 -- 35 Getting prepared 37 -- 36 Children with special educational needs 38 -- 37 Using ICT for SEN 39 -- 38 Add-ons for SEN 40 -- 39 Presentations with PowerPoint 41 -- 40 Interactive whiteboards 43 -- 41 Why interactive whiteboards work 44 -- 42 Using an interactive whiteboard 45 -- 43 Data projectors 46 -- CHAPTER 6: Going Online 47 -- 44 Making the most of the Internet 47 -- 45 Using the Internet for teaching and learning 48 -- 46 Resources for online work 49 -- 47 Useful features on a web browser 50 -- 48 Why use a web cache? 51 -- 49 Using the Internet in a lesson 52 -- 50 E-learning 53 -- 51 Benefits of e-learning 54 -- 52 Bridging the digital divide 55 -- 53 Tips for video conferencing 56 -- 54 Websites for teachers 57 -- 55 Online fun for pupils 59 -- 56 Websites for parents 61 -- CHAPTER 7: ICT across the Subjects 62 -- 57 Making ICT work for English 62 -- 58 English: websites 64 -- 59 Making ICT work for mathematics 65 -- 60 Mathematics: websites 66 -- 61 Making ICT work for science 67 -- 62 Science: websites 68 -- 63 Making ICT work for humanities 69 -- 64 Humanities: websites 70 -- 65 Making ICT work for modern foreign languages 71 -- 66 Modern foreign languages: websites 72 -- 67 Making ICT work for art and design 73 -- 68 Art and design: websites 74 -- 69 Making ICT work for music 75 -- 70 Music: websites 76 -- 71 Making ICT work for PE 77 -- 72 PE: websites 78 -- 73 Making ICT work for RE 79 -- 74 RE: websites 80 -- CHAPTER 8: Using ICT for Creativity 81 -- 75 Why use digital video in the classroom? 81 -- 76 Essential kit for digital video 83 -- 77 Getting a PC for video editing 84 -- 78 Tips for using a camcorder 85 -- 79 Using digital video in lessons 86 -- 80 Creating a video 87 -- 81 Get painting 88 -- 82 Making music 89 -- 83 Preparing a multimedia presentation 90 -- 84 Creative writing 91 -- CHAPTER 9: Communication 92 -- 85 Email in schools 92 -- 86 Email etiquette 93 -- 87 Sending and receiving emails 94 -- 88 Using chat and instant messaging 95 -- 89 Making a web page 96 -- 90 Pupil web pages 97 -- 91 Planning your school website 98 -- 92 What to include on your school website 99 -- 93 Designing the website 100 -- 94 School website security 101 -- 95 Developing your school intranet 102 -- CHAPTER 10: Keeping on Top of ICT 103 -- 96 Extending the life of your PC 103 -- 97 Maintaining your software 104 -- 98 Keeping up to speed with ICT 105 -- 99 What to customize on your computer 106 -- 100 Finding the right buttons 107 -- 101 Why computers won't replace teachers 108 |
| Summary |
Features lists ranging from understanding computers to showing how computers can be used in various subjects across the curriculum |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Audience |
For teachers 'troubled by technology', and ICT users |
| Subject |
Computer managed instruction.
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Computer-assisted instruction.
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Education -- Data processing.
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Educational technology.
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| LC no. |
2006277026 |
| ISBN |
0826488692 |
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