Classroom Integration of Type II Uses of Technology in Education »

Develop new strategies for using computers in the classroom

Educators have talked about using information technology to improve teaching since the beginning of the modern computer movement but true integration remains an elusive goal—for most. Classroom Integration of Type II Uses of Technology in Education finds teachers who have managed to take advantage of the sophistication, power, and affordability of today’s technology to develop new and better strategies for learning, despite the absence of an effective institutional infrastructure. This unique book reviews effective Type II teaching applications and software used at all educational levels, including Lego/Logo technologies, idea technologies, graphics software, laptop computers, and handheld computers.

Information technology in schools has failed to fulfill its considerable potential because without a widespread instructional support system, computers are generally poorly used and not integrated meaningfully into classroom activities. But some educators have still been able to implement Type II applications of information technology in their educational settings. Classroom Integration of Type II Uses of Technology in Education looks at their innovative methods of using computers to bring about more effective teaching—and learning.

Classroom Integration of Type II Uses of Technology in Education examines:

• computer activities of grade 1-5 students using Lego/Logo technologies
  
• using Kid-Pix graphics software for creative activities
  
• the Technology Integration Assessment Instrument (TIAI)
  
• gender disparity in computer-oriented problem solving
  
• a three-tiered, idea-technology classification system
  
• pre-service teacher preparation
  
• assistive technology definitions, legislation, and implementation issues
  
• lesson plans and document techniques for laptop computers
  
• an action/instructional model for using handheld wireless computers in the classroom

Classroom Integration of Type II Uses of Technology in Education is an invaluable resource for academics working in information technology and education, and for K-12 teachers and administrators at all levels.

	Information technology, type II classroom integration, and the limited infrastructure in schools	1
	An examination of gender differences in elementary constructionist classrooms using Lego/logo instruction	7
	Early algebra with graphics software as a type II application of technology	21
	Defining and applying idea technologies : a systematic, conceptual framework for teachers	35
	The technology integration assessment instrument : understanding planned use of technology by classroom teachers	49
	Transforming student learning by preparing the next generation of teachers for type II technology integration	63
	Scientists in their own classroom : the use of type II technology in the science classroom	77
	Handheld, wireless computers : can they improve learning and instruction?	93
	An assistive technology toolkit : type II applications for students with mild disabilities	107
	Authentic instruction in laptop classrooms : sample lessons that integrate type II applications	119
	Across the curriculum with handheld computers	131
	Teachers as designers of learning environments	145
	The effect of a hypermedia learning environment on middle school students' motivation, attitude, and science knowledge	159
	Implementing handheld computers as tools for first-grade writers	173