Techtactics Instructional Models for Educational Computing

This text describes the major educational computer applications and provides methods for using computer tools effectively in the teaching/learning process. The author focuses on the word processor, database, spreadsheet, Internet, and hypermedia softwaretools that all classrooms with computers have. The text is independent of hardware equally applicable to Macs or PCs, and speaks to methods that apply across grade levels and disciplines. The text has been extensively class tested and written from the perspective of what will work for teachers. Many helpful models, lesson plans, skillbuilding tips and activities are included to allow students to pick up this book and put it to use in the classroom right away.Thorsen, Carolyn is the author of 'Techtactics Instructional Models for Educational Computing', published 2002 under ISBN 9780205335947 and ISBN 0205335942.