Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum -- Objectives -- Curriculum-Specific Learning -- Computer, Information, And Integration Literacy -- What Is A Computer And What Does It Do? -- The Evolution Of Computers And Digital Media -- What Is Digital Media? -- Categories Of Computers -- Personal Computers -- Mobile Computers And Mobile Devices -- Game Consoles -- Servers, Supercomputers, And Embedded Computers -- Why Use Computer Technology In Education? -- International Society For Technology In Education -- The World Is Flat -- 21St Century Skills -- 21St Century Student Outcomes -- Computing In The Digital Age -- Digital Students: Who Are They And How Do They Learn? -- Digital Students: What They Should Know -- Arcs Motivational Model -- Creating A Professional Teaching -- Portfolio -- What Is A Professional Teaching -- Portfolio? -- Why You Should Have An ePortfolio -- What Should Be Included In Your ePortfolio? -- Where Should I Store My Eportfolio? -- Impact Of Smartphones, Tablet Computers, And Apps On Education -- Accessing The Computer Concepts Coursemate Web Site For Teachers Discovering Computers, 8Th Edition -- Using The Computer Concepts Coursemate Web Site For Teachers Discovering Computers, 8Th Edition -- Interacting With End-Of-Chapter Materials -- Eportfolio -- Timeline -- Milestones In Computer History -- Guide To Professional, State, And Federal Educational Web Sites -- Summary Of Introduction To Integrating Technology In Education -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Teaching Today -- Education Issues -- Apps Corner -- Digital Media Corner -- Assistive Technologies Corner -- In The Lab -- Critical Thinking Exploration -- Special Feature -- Guide To Professional, State, And Federal Web Sites -- ch. 2 Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web -- Objectives -- What Is Communications? -- Communications Networks -- Local Area Networks -- Wide Area Networks -- Home Networks -- Networking The Classroom, School -- And District -- Wireless Schools And Classrooms -- High-Speed Or Broadband Access -- The Benefits Of Computer Networks -- In Education -- What Is The Internet? -- History Of The Internet -- How The Internet Works -- Internet Access Providers -- Connecting To The Internet -- The Internet Backbone -- Internet Addresses -- The World Wide Web -- How A Web Page Works -- Web Browser Software -- Web Site Categories -- Searching For Information On The Web -- Multimedia On The Web -- Other Internet Services -- E-mail -- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) -- Newsgroups and Message Boards -- Mailing Lists -- Instant Messaging -- Chat Rooms -- Voice Over IP (VoIP) -- Netiquette -- Internet Security -- The Impact Of The Internet And The World Wide Web On Education -- The Future Of The Internet And The World Wide Web -- Apps And Tablet Computers -- Guide To World Wide Web Sites And Search Tools -- Summary Of Communications, Networks, The Internet, And The World Wide Web -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Teaching Today -- Education Issues -- Apps Corner -- Digital Media Corner -- Assistive Technologies Corner -- In The Lab -- Critical Thinking Exploration -- ch. 3 Software for Educators -- Objectives -- The Operating System -- The Role Of The Operating System -- Using Different Operating Systems -- Stand-Alone Operating Systems -- Embedded Operating Systems -- Emerging Operating Systems -- The Role Of The User Interface -- Application Software -- Starting A Software Application -- Working With Software Applications -- Voice Recognition -- Note Taking Software -- Productivity Software -- Word Processing Software -- Spreadsheet Software -- Database Software -- Presentation Graphics Software -- Personal Information Managers -- Web Applications -- Is an App Different from a Web Application or an Application Software Program? -- Software Suites -- Graphics And Multimedia Software -- Desktop Publishing Software -- Paint/Image Editing Software -- ClipArt/Image Gallery -- Multimedia Authoring Software -- Video And Audio Editing Software -- Web Page Authoring Software -- Software For School Use -- School and Student Management Software -- Gradebook Software -- K 12 Educational Software Applications -- Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) -- Drill-and-Practice Software -- Educational Games -- Tutorials -- Educational Simulations -- Integrated Learning Systems -- Curriculum-Specific Educational Software -- Special Needs Software -- Software For Home And Personal Use -- Personal Finance Software -- Tax Preparation Software -- Legal Software -- Entertainment Software -- Learning Aids And Support Tools -- Using Online Help -- Other Learning Resources -- Software Versions And Upgrades -- Using Different Software Versions -- Summary Of Software For Educators -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Teaching Today -- Education Issues -- Apps Corner -- Digital Media Corner -- Assistive Technologies Corner -- In The Lab -- Critical Thinking Exploration -- ch. 4 Hardware for Educators -- Objectives -- The System Unit -- Data Representation -- The Components Of The System Unit -- The Motherboard -- The CPU -- Memory -- Expansion Slots And Expansion Cards -- Removable Memory Devices -- Ports and Connectors -- What Is Input? -- What Are Input Devices? -- The Keyboard -- Pointing Devices -- Touch and Multi-Touch Screens -- Optical Scanners -- Pen Input -- Digital Cameras -- Audio and Video Input -- Smartphones and Media Players Input -- What Is Output? -- What Are Output Devices? -- Display Devices -- Printers -- Data Projectors -- Facsimile (Fax) Machines -- Multifunction Devices -- Interactive Whiteboards -- Speakers, Headphones, and Earphones -- What Is Storage? -- Storage Media And Devices -- Magnetic Disks -- Hard Disks -- Solid State Drives -- Optical Discs -- CDs and DVDs -- Types of Optical Discs -- Miniature Mobile Storage Media -- Cloud Storage -- Buyer's Guide -- Summary Of Hardware For Educators -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Teaching Today -- Education Issues -- Apps Corner -- Digital Media Corner -- Assistive Technologies Corner -- In The Lab -- Critical Thinking Exploration -- ch. 5 Technology, Digital Media, and Curriculum Integration -- Objectives -- What Is Digital Media? -- Why Are Digital Media Applications Important For Education? -- What Is Curriculum? -- Core Curriculum Standards And Benchmarks -- What Is Technology Integration? -- Classroom Integration Versus Computer Labs and Media Centers -- The Classroom In Action -- Integrating Technology Into The Curriculum -- Changing Instructional Strategies -- Barriers To Technology Integration -- Technology Integration And The Learning Process -- The Learning Process -- Technology And The Learning Process -- Strategies For Integrating Technology Into Teaching -- The Role Of The School District -- Planning For Technology Integration In The Classroom -- One-Computer Classroom -- Two-Computer Classroom -- Classroom With More Than Two Computers -- Using A Computer Lab Or A Media Center -- Using A Wireless Mobile Lab -- Planning Lessons With Technology -- KWL Charts -- Instructional Models -- The Assure Model -- Creating And Integrating Digital Media Presentations -- Data Projectors -- Interactive Whiteboards -- Getting Started At A New School -- Information About Technology -- Technology Training -- Hardware -- Software -- Other Technologies -- Technology Supplies -- Putting It All Together -- Creating An Integrated Learning Environment -- The Classroom Centers -- The Results Of Technology Integration -- Learning Theories And Educational Research -- Summary Of Technology And Curriculum Integration -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Teaching Today -- Education Issues -- Apps Corner -- Digital Media Corner -- Assistive Technologies Corner -- In The Lab -- Critical Thinking Exploration -- Special Feature -- Learning Theories And Educational Research -- ch. 6 The Changing Face of Education -- Teaching Online -- Objectives -- Tipping Point -- A Moment In History -- Distance Education -- Delivery Of Distance Education -- Impact On Government, Businesses, And Organizations -- Impact On Colleges And Universities -- Impact On K-12 Schools -- Impact On Professional Development Training -- The K-12 Elearning Environment -- Growth Of Online Schools And Programs -- What Is a Virtual School? -- How Do Virtual Schools Work? -- What Are Vitrual School Programs? -- What Is Blended Learning? -- What Are The Benefits Of Blended Learning? -- Transitioning To Teaching Online -- What Do I Need To Know To Teach Online? -- Do I Have To Be a Computer Genius? -- I Am Ready -- Sign Me Up! -- Prepare For The Hiring Process -- Take Training And Ask Questions -- Prepare For The Job -- Know Your Content -- Use Questioning As An Instructional Strategy -- Create a Schedule -- Establish a Home Office -- Tools For Online Learning -- Mobile Learning In The Online Environment -- Using Curriculum-Specific Apps -- Creating a Teacher's Web Page -- Creating Blogs -- Creating a Wiki -- Creating a Podcast -- Multimedia Authoring Software -- Assessing Online Learning -- Putting It All Together: The Florida Virtual School -- A World Without Wires -- Tablets, Apps, And More -- Summary And Implications For Education -- Key Terms -- Checkpoint -- Teaching Today -- Education Issues -- Apps Corner -- Digital Media Corner -- Assistive Technologies Corner -- In The Lab -- Critical Thinking Exploration -- Special Feature -- A World Without Wires -- Tablets, Apps, and More -- ch. 7 Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies -- Objectives -- Evaluating Educational Technology -- Sources of Information -- Evaluating Software Programs -- Evaluating Web Resources -- Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Technology Integration -- Assessment Tools for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration -- Evaluating Technology-Supported Student Projects -- Putting it All Together -- Evaluating Technology Integration -- Integration Strategies --