Description

Book Synopsis
Take an intimate look at six technology-using high schools and gain useful insight regarding how computer and Internet technology can best support teaching and learning.

Table of Contents

Preface

The Authors

1 Introduction: Technology, Equity, and School Reform 1

2 Now We've Come to the Point Where We've Started: Moving Beyond Providing Technology Access 17

3 Toss the Typewriters!: Connecting to the New World of Work 45

4 Don't Call Us a Computer School!: Technology in Support of Academics 73

5 Like a Family: Technology's Role in a Progressive High School 105

6 Taking It to the Next Level: Seeking Technology to Match Their Students 139

7 Show Them How We're Learning: Students at the Tech Center 170

8 Summing Up: Technology Use in Urban High Schools 194

References 231

Index 237

The Connected School

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Barbara Means, William R. Penuel, Christine Padilla

    £22.09

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £25.99 – you save £3.90 (15%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Thu 12 Nov 2026.

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Connected School by Barbara Means

      Book details

      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 5 July 2008
      ISBN-13 9780470409305
      978-0470409305
      ISBN-10 0470409304

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Take an intimate look at six technology-using high schools and gain useful insight regarding how computer and Internet technology can best support teaching and learning.

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      The Authors

      1 Introduction: Technology, Equity, and School Reform 1

      2 Now We've Come to the Point Where We've Started: Moving Beyond Providing Technology Access 17

      3 Toss the Typewriters!: Connecting to the New World of Work 45

      4 Don't Call Us a Computer School!: Technology in Support of Academics 73

      5 Like a Family: Technology's Role in a Progressive High School 105

      6 Taking It to the Next Level: Seeking Technology to Match Their Students 139

      7 Show Them How We're Learning: Students at the Tech Center 170

      8 Summing Up: Technology Use in Urban High Schools 194

      References 231

      Index 237

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account