Transforming Learning with New Technologies

by Robert W. Maloy

For college students who are becoming teachers, developing 21st century technology skills requires a dynamic shift in the way they think about and make use of technology in schools. Learning how to use computer hardware and software is less and less the primary goal. Instead, teachers and students need "21st century learning""mindsets" in which they are active users and assessors of technology. "21st century learning" means teachers prepare, deliver, and assess lessons differently while students think critically and creatively about the learning they do and the technologies they use. Pre-service teachers are coming to recognize that the 21st century approach to educational technology means understanding what interactive computer technologies can do and how to utilize them to create engaging, memorable learning experiences for students. The authors have written this book to help students to do just that. The second edition provides essential coverage of "New and Emerging Technologies "including 21st century learning, tablet computers and apps, flipped classrooms, microblogging, online learning, virtual schools, digital citizenship, and digital video as well as expanded explorations of educational websites and software, learning games, digital portfolios, assistive technologies, and student participation systems. These additions let students learn about how the latest technologies can be used in schools to create successful learning experiences for K-12 students.

Genres: Education, Technology

384 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2009

Reviews

[Jordan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This may be the most underwhelming of my GTEP textbooks thus far.

The lists of educational resources and apps compiled by Maloy et al. are interesting, and I may refer back to them as needed during my practicum and early teaching experiences... but everything else was so dry and predictable. I already know that students respond to multimodal teaching methods, so why am I reading hundreds of pages saying exactly that? Or advising me to put photos in my PowerPoint? A big book of "Duh."

[MsJohnson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Seriously outdated. 90% of the content is based on outdated pre-technology teaching practices from over 10 years ago. The technology references and recommendations are also behind by many years. Data is not current. Huge waste of time and money to select this book for a technology graduate class in 2017.

[Bridget · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leads reader to believe only African Americans and Hispanics experience low income and all white children have technology. Very racist! Children of all races can experience lack of income and resources.

[Darca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provided with new ideas for tech integration in the classroom.

[Robert W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruth, Sharon, Bev and I wrote this book to show how new interactive technologies can create new patterns of teaching and learning in schools. Our hope is that new teachers will use technology to inspire their students to learn and achieve.