Education/Technology/Power


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Is the enormous financial investment school districts are making in computing technology a good idea? With a focus on educational computing, Education/Technology/Power examines how technological practices align with or subvert existing forms of dominance.




Education/Technology/Power


Book Description

With a focus on educational computing, this book examines how technological practices align with or subvert existing forms of dominance. Examines the important question: Is the enormous financial investment school districts are making in computing technology a good idea?




Preparing Faculty for Technology Dependency in the Post-COVID-19 Era


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"This is a book on preparing pre-service, in-service teachers, and higher education faculty on harnessing and dealing with technology dependence in an Emergency Remote Teaching era, induced by the coronavirus pandemic"--




Blended Learning in Grades 4–12


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This book comes at the right time with answers for teachers, principals, and schools who want to be on the cutting edge of the effective use of technology, the internet, and teacher pedagogy.




25 Years of Ed Tech


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In this lively and approachable volume based on his popular blog series, Martin Weller demonstrates a rich history of innovation and effective implementation of ed tech across higher education. From Bulletin Board Systems to blockchain, Weller follows the trajectory of education by focusing each chapter on a technology, theory, or concept that has influenced each year since 1994. Calling for both caution and enthusiasm, Weller advocates for a critical and research-based approach to new technologies, particularly in light of disinformation, the impact of social media on politics, and data surveillance trends. A concise and necessary retrospective, this book will be valuable to educators, ed tech practitioners, and higher education administrators, as well as students.




National Educational Technology Standards for Students


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This booklet includes the full text of the ISTE Standards for Students, along with the Essential Conditions, profiles and scenarios.




Procrastination Solutions For College Students


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#1 New Release "Before reading this book, overcoming procrastination seemed impossible. Now, I understand why we procrastinate, and it has completely improved my productivity. This is an excellent read for college students!" -Travis Beni, The College of New Jersey. "This is going to be my new BIBLE. Time to quit the procrastinating, I needed this book to call me out like it did!" -Sam Hodges, Virginia Tech. Your procrastination struggles are much more common than you, your teachers, and your parents understand! Studies show that up to 95 percent of college students suffer from procrastination, approximately seventy-five percent of all students consider themselves to be procrastinators, and fifty percent of students procrastinate consistently and problematically. Procrastination Solutions For College Students is specifically designed for the unique challenges facing college students. Inside the pages of this book are valuable insights for students to learn how to stop procrastinating and achieve peak performance in their studies, work, and personal life. "This book shows how procrastination can affect daily routines and life. Learning the basic tendencies of wants and desires brings a new capability on how to work through the tough days that students go through. With these lessons, students will be able to focus and trained their minds to work past the struggle." -Tyler Stapleton, University of Tennessee. "When reading this book, it was hard to put it down. I'll honestly probably read it again; it was such a good book." -Kevin Larco, East Carolina University." This book is amazing. I tend to always procrastinate. As a collegiate student-athlete who attends a military school, I always have a lot of work to do. This book has given me everything I need to improve on my time management to allow me to succeed in the following years. Would recommend to anyone." -Payden Masaracchia, Norwich University. "I am studying nursing right now and have problems with procrastination, this book has helped me not procrastinate, and it has helped a lot. I have been motivated ever since." -Kaci Ricciuti, a student at Sacred Heart University. "I realized I had been setting goals wrong my whole life" -Alejandra Morales, University of South Carolina. "Honestly, it is a struggle trying to figure out this college life as an athlete. We have many responsibilities because you must have your mind on the sport, but also keep up with academics and keeping up your grades. It is so hard to do both, but it is possible. I am slowly getting out of procrastination, but it is hard. Sometimes you do not want to think about work all the time. I am getting better, and with this book, I will put all of it into consideration. Thank you! -Tim Ceaser Coastal Carolina University. "This book is very important for young students and even adults because it teaches you how to build winning habits that will allow you to perform at a higher level." -B. Pressley, University of Virginia. About The Author Professor Stemmle is a bestselling author, nationally recognized college success expert, and Lecturer in the Department of Management and Decision Sciences at Coastal Carolina University. His previous book, "Time Management Secrets For College Students." was ranked #14 of the 50 Best College Books of All-Time. More Praise "After reading this book, my pressure has been reduced a lot. It turns out that many college students have the same problems as me. -Phiraphat Wall Bangkok University. "The book offers lots of great reasons and ways to change your mindset. I found them very insightful." -Liam Landree, Rutgers University.




The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology


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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology examines information on leveraging the power of technology to support teaching and learning. While using innovative technology to educate individuals is certainly not a new topic, how it is approached, adapted, and used toward the services of achieving real gains in student performance is extremely pertinent. This two-volume encyclopedia explores such issues, focusing on core topics and issues that will retain relevance in the face of perpetually evolving devices, services, and specific techniques. As technology evolves and becomes even more low-cost, easy-to-use, and more accessible, the education sector will evolve alongside it. For instance, issues surrounding reasoning behind how one study has shown students retain information better in traditional print formats are a topic explored within the pages of this new encyclopedia. Features: A collection of 300-350 entries are organized in A-to-Z fashion in 2 volumes available in a choice of print or electronic formats. Entries, authored by key figures in the field, conclude with cross references and further readings. A detailed index, the Reader’s Guide themes, and cross references combine for search-and-browse in the electronic version. This reference encyclopedia is a reliable and precise source on educational technology and a must-have reference for all academic libraries.




National Education Technology Plan


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Education is the key to America's economic growth and prosperity and to our ability to compete in the global economy. It is the path to higher earning power for Americans and is necessary for our democracy to work. It fosters the cross-border, cross-cultural collaboration required to solve the most challenging problems of our time. The National Education Technology Plan 2010 calls for revolutionary transformation. Specifically, we must embrace innovation and technology which is at the core of virtually every aspect of our daily lives and work. This book explores the National Education Technology Plan which presents a model of learning powered by technology, with goals and recommendations in five essential areas: learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure and productivity.




Teaching Machines


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How ed tech was born: Twentieth-century teaching machines--from Sidney Pressey's mechanized test-giver to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box. Contrary to popular belief, ed tech did not begin with videos on the internet. The idea of technology that would allow students to "go at their own pace" did not originate in Silicon Valley. In Teaching Machines, education writer Audrey Watters offers a lively history of predigital educational technology, from Sidney Pressey's mechanized positive-reinforcement provider to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box. Watters shows that these machines and the pedagogy that accompanied them sprang from ideas--bite-sized content, individualized instruction--that had legs and were later picked up by textbook publishers and early advocates for computerized learning. Watters pays particular attention to the role of the media--newspapers, magazines, television, and film--in shaping people's perceptions of teaching machines as well as the psychological theories underpinning them. She considers these machines in the context of education reform, the political reverberations of Sputnik, and the rise of the testing and textbook industries. She chronicles Skinner's attempts to bring his teaching machines to market, culminating in the famous behaviorist's efforts to launch Didak 101, the "pre-verbal" machine that taught spelling. (Alternate names proposed by Skinner include "Autodidak," "Instructomat," and "Autostructor.") Telling these somewhat cautionary tales, Watters challenges what she calls "the teleology of ed tech"--the idea that not only is computerized education inevitable, but technological progress is the sole driver of events.