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Title: Challenges of Teaching With Technology Across the Curriculum: Issues and Solutions by Lawrence Tomei, Lawrence A. Tomei ISBN: 1-931777-89-6 Publisher: IRM Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $59.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: I was pleasantly surprised
Comment: When I reviewed the promotional literature for this book claiming that it was "a one-stop, easy-to-use resource guide that acts as an enabler and catalyst for teachers unsure about how and where to start utilizing technology in the classroom to maximize the teaching and learning experience." I was somewhat skeptical. However, after reading "Challenges of Teaching with Technology Across the Curriculum: Issues and Solutions" I had to conclude that the book does what it claims it would do. This book focuses on developing technology-based curriculum instruction and technology-based content for the P-12 curriculum. It presents an 8 step model for creating technology-based instruction based on the education literature - Lesson Goals and Targets, Learning Objectives, Materials and Resources, Initiating Activities, Developmental Activities, Concluding Activity, Technology Infusion, and Student Learning Evaluation.

After a discussion of the application and integration of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics/paint and draw, and internet into use in educational curriculums, the book then presents sample applications of these technologies in eight subject areas: Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, Foreign Languages, Fine Arts, Technology, and Special Education. Each of these chapters discussed historical development of technology applications, a description of current technology and professional standards, and provided rubrics for evaluating potential software packages and web sites. They also provided recommendations for educational software, and tips on useful web sites for each of the eight subject areas. In the beginning and end of the book, Tomei provides some tips on how teachers can design instructional units that incorporate technologies and lesson ideas for each of the technology applications that are grade-appropriate.

One things about the book that I particularly noticed is how these lessons push the student use of technology to the lower grades (i.e. Power point skills and exercises from pre-kindergarten through grade 5), thereby potentially reducing the time needed to spend on the in higher grades and increasing the receptivity of these students to on-line learning in their future studies (my area of expertise). I can see where this book would be particularly useful for elementary school teachers since they often have to teach a variety of subjects and the exercises could be implemented into classroom settings fairly easily. Because of the common structure to each of the discipline-area chapters the book was easy to read, but doesn't have to be read closely for teachers to be able to use its ideas and tools. The one potential concern I had with the book is common to on that seeks to be both practical and current. With the rapid development cycles often associated with software and/or websites, how frequently will this book need to be updated? Overall, if you are a teacher (particularly elementary school) new to incorporating technological applications into your classroom, I'd strongly recommend this book as a starting point. Also, if you are a college or university education professor who teaches technology adoption to these aspiring teachers, I would recommend it for adoption into your courses.

Rating: 4
Summary: I was pleasantly surprised
Comment: When I read the claim in the promotional literature for this book that it was as "a one-stop, easy-to-use resource guide that acts as an enabler and catalyst for teachers unsure about how and where to start utilizing technology in the classroom to maximize the teaching and learning experience", I was admittedly skeptical. However after reading the book I would agree that it actually fulfills this claim.

Challenges of Teaching with Technology Across the Curriculum focuses on developing technology-based curriculum instruction and technology-based content for the P-12 curriculum. The first chapter presents an 8 phase model for the incorporation of technology into a curriculum - Lesson Goals and Targets, Learning Objectives, Materials and Resources, Visual-based, Web-based) Initiating Activities, Developmental Activities, Concluding Activity, Technology Infusion, Student Learning Evaluation.The second chapter addresses the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics/paint and draw, and internet into use in their curriculum. These are followed by chapters that explore technology integration and incorporation in eight subject areas: Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, Foreign Languages, Fine Arts, Technology, and Special Education. Each of these chapters discussed historical development of technology applications, described current technology and professional standards, provided rubrics for evaluating potential software packages and web sites, and recommended software and web sites for their respective discipline.

I see several potential benefits of this book. The book was easy to read, but it doesn't have to be read closely for teachers to be able to use its ideas and tools. The examples and lessons provided push the student use of technology to the lower grades (i.e. Power point skills and exercises from pre-kindergarten through grade 5), thereby potentially reducing the time needed to spend on the in higher grades and increasing the receptivity of these students to on-line learning in college (my area of expertise). I could see where the book would be particularly useful for elementary school teachers since they often have to teach a variety of subjects. About the only concern I had with the book is common to any book that seeks to be both current and practical: With the sometimes rapid changes in the development of software and/or websites, how frequently would this book need to be updated? Overall, if you're a P-12 teacher who is wanting to learn how you might quickly incorporate technology into your classroom, Challenges of Teaching with Technology Across the Curriculum would be a good place to start.