This text aims to assist future teachers in either becoming computer literate or using computers more effectively in a classroom situation. Practical examples are provided, including samples of various types of hardware and programs for use in instructional planning and classroom instruction. This edition includes a new chapter on telecommunications, including such topics as videoconferencing and distant education, Internet and on-line services. The chapter on "Multimedia" has been revised and incorporates classroom ...
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This text aims to assist future teachers in either becoming computer literate or using computers more effectively in a classroom situation. Practical examples are provided, including samples of various types of hardware and programs for use in instructional planning and classroom instruction. This edition includes a new chapter on telecommunications, including such topics as videoconferencing and distant education, Internet and on-line services. The chapter on "Multimedia" has been revised and incorporates classroom projects and coverage of virtual reality, morphing and warping in order to introduce students to ways of using the computer to combine text, graphics and sound into a multimedia presentation capable of improving instruction. There are also updated discussions of software and an updated list of annotated software including CD-ROM and laserdisc.
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