TY - BOOK AU - Ackerman,Gary L. ED - University Press of America. TI - Technology-rich teaching: classrooms in the 21st century SN - 9780761866091 AV - LB1044.87 .A335 2015 U1 - 371.33/4 23 PY - 2015///] CY - Lanham PB - University Press of America, Incorporated KW - Internet in education KW - Computer-assisted instruction KW - Education KW - Effect of technological innovations on KW - fast KW - Educational technology KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; How we got here -- Education is a wicked technology -- Learners -- Learner tasks -- Understanding the technology infrastructure in schools -- Developing educator capacity -- Developing system capacity N2 - "Information and computer technology arrived in classrooms more than three decades ago. Despite the efforts of educators and technologists, much teaching and learning has remained unchanged since it arrived. This is in contrast to the widespread adoption of computer technology in many other endeavors. Changing education to reflect the dominant role of technology in society requires understanding how technology has influenced (and continues to influence) several aspects of schools. Each of these is detailed in this book. The effects of technology on the digital generations who are now enrolled in schools are described, as is the nature of the technology-mediated interaction that will prepare these generations for an unpredictable future. Strategies and approaches for curriculum design, professional development, and other aspects of school organization are presented as well. Teachers, school leaders, technology leaders will find valuable guidance for refreshing teaching and learning that makes use of technology"--Publisher's description UR - https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1017952 UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1017952 ER -