The 4th edition of the Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology expands upon the previous 3 versions, providingaa comprehensive updateaon research pertaining toanew and emerging educational technologies.aChapters that are no longer pertinent have been eliminated in this edition, with most chapters being completely rewritten, expanded, and updated Additionally, new chapters pertaining to research methodologies in educational technologyahave been added due to expressed reader interest.aEach chapter now contains an extensive literature review, documenting and explaining theamost recent, outstanding research, including major findings and methodologies employed.aaa TheaHandbookaauthorsacontinue to beainternational leaders in their respective fields; thealist is cross disciplinary by designaand great effortawas taken to invite authors outside of the traditionalainstructional design and technology community.aaaaaa"
This is a really good book recommended by AECT organization. One of the best read for providing teachers with valuable skills and knowledge about educational technology, and how to utilized integrated technology, how students take in information cognitive overload, and is good for telling teachers what technology tools are being utilized in the classroom for the 21st Century.