This third edition has been extensively revised and expanded. Barron and Orwig cite new software titles, CD-ROM products, hardware, and multimedia system specifications, and they discuss new capabilities and uses for technology. Results of recent research are incorporated into the text, and all reading lists have been updated. The third edition of this very popular book offers an updated look at the technologies that are profoundly affecting education, including LANs, the Internet, and multimedia. Designed for all ...
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This third edition has been extensively revised and expanded. Barron and Orwig cite new software titles, CD-ROM products, hardware, and multimedia system specifications, and they discuss new capabilities and uses for technology. Results of recent research are incorporated into the text, and all reading lists have been updated. The third edition of this very popular book offers an updated look at the technologies that are profoundly affecting education, including LANs, the Internet, and multimedia. Designed for all educators who are interested in the instructional applications of technology, it provides an overview of compact disc technologies, videodiscs, digital audio, digitized video, telecommunications, and hypermedia. The advantages, disadvantages, and educational applications of each technology are presented, along with detailed graphics and generous glossaries. Each chapter also provides a scenario to illustrate implementation techniques, a copy-ready brochure for in-service training workshops, and abundant resource information. Because technology is changing so rapidly, this new edition has been extensively revised and enlarged with new material where appropriate. Barron and Orwig cite new software titles, CD-ROM products, hardware, and multimedia system specifications, and they discuss new capabilities and uses f
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