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Book SynopsisCo-Published with Apple PressA blueprint for those communities who are attempting change within existing educational structures. . . . Parents, teachers and school administrators, business and community leaders, and policy makers will find this book instructive. . .well worth reading.
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American Secondary EducationEvery education, business, and community leader who wants to cut through the hype about technology to see where the investment really makes a difference should start with this book.
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Alan November, CEO, Educational Renaissance Planners
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) project, this book brings together a diverse group of educators to reflect on what we know about computer-aided instruction. From the latest research findings to practical classroom experience, it provides an overview of the promise and prospects for technology in education.
Trade Review"A blueprint for those communities who are attempting change within existing educational structures. . . . Parents, teachers and school administrators, business and community leaders, and policy makers will find this book instructive. . .well worth reading." (American Secondary Education)
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Does Technology Make a Difference?
Educational Reform.
Technology in the Classroom.
Developing Curriculum.
Improving Teaching.
Assessing Learning.
Training Teachers.
Innovations in Hardware and Software.
Conclusion: Classroom of Tomorrow.
