What Every Teacher Should Know About Media and Technology

Technology plus classroom can equal success for students. This invaluable resource for teachers presents classroom applications of media, technology, and the Internet. Use media, technology, and the Internet to strengthen student learning and higher-level thinking skills.Technology plus classroom equal success for students whose teachers act as agents for change through brain-friendly media. Topics covered: The effect of media on student motivation, behavior, and learning modalities Using media for lesson planning: objectives, information, skills, meaning, knowledge, models, real-world applications, and more Using media for teaching: from the basics through creative thinking, critical thinking, and higher-level thinking skills Using media to enhance student research projects and learning products Keeping up with the "Big Picture" Vocabulary pre-test, post-test, and summary Bibliography and index