Advanced Teaching Methods for the Technology Classroom

Description

Because of the nature of their subject, technology teachers have found ways to make learning active and exciting, often through new activities and projects that have real-world relevance. As technology fields grow, the success of technology teachers is tied in with innovation rather than the accomplishments of the past. Advanced Teaching Methods for the Technology Classroom provides a comprehensive, critical approach to meeting the new challenges of technology in the classroom. This book gathers together research on technology methods, principles, and content, and acts as a reference source for proven and innovative methods. Advanced Teaching Methods for the Technology Classroom presents an introduction to teaching educational technology, design, and engineering. It also contains strategies for innovation by examining the what, why, and how of technology education. Cover Page......Page 1 ISBN 1599043378......Page 3 Dedication......Page 4 Table of Contents (with page links)......Page 5 Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 18 Section I: Analyzing and Designing Technology-Based Instruction......Page 19 Ch I: Communicating and Planning for Instruction......Page 20 Ch II: Organizing Knowledge for Instruction......Page 45 Ch III: Feelings, Values, Ethics and Skills......Page 77 Ch IV: Instructional Methods and Learning Styles......Page 110 Ch V: Creativity and Ingenuity, Design, and Problem-Solving......Page 142 Section II: Analyzing and Designing Technology-Based Curriculum......Page 172 Ch VI: Learning Theory, Technology and Practice......Page 173 Ch VII: Justifying Technology Studies......Page 205 Ch VIII: Technology Content, Process, and Standards......Page 242 Ch IX: Curriculum and Instructional Design......Page 270 Section III: Implementing and Evaluating Curriculum and Instruction......Page 298 Ch X: Assessment and Evaluation......Page 299 Ch XI: Classroom Management, Facilities Design and Safety......Page 341 Glossary......Page 392 About the Author......Page 409 Index (with page links)......Page 410