Download or read book Windows on the Future written by Ted McCain and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I would like to see this book become required reading for every teacher or administrator before they break for the summer. Its simplified descriptions make it easily understood by non-technical people. I will make sure that all of my classes read it!"-Shirley CampbellDirector, Computer and Curriculum Inquiry CenterUniversity of Pittsburgh, PA"McCain and Jukes build a case that the Information Age has not yet peaked and awaken us to the challenge of the dramatic technological changes we will surely see within our life time."-Frank Buck, Principal, Graham SchoolTalladega, AL"Windows on the Future summarizes key developments and concepts making them readily understandable. Though I've been a member of the World Future Society and an avid reader of books for over 30 years, I am not aware of any other publication like this for practicing educators. This would be very valuable for professional development study groups."-Karen L. Tichy, Associate Superintendent for InstructionCatholic Education OfficeSt. Louis, MOGet prepared to help your students move into the technological future!The world as we knew it ten years ago no longer exists. Ten years from now, today's world will have recreated itself many times over. Windows on the Future shows educators how to help students cultivate the attitudes and skills necessary to leverage this monumental change for their benefit. Windows on the Future was designed to help the educator cope with changes created by technology and embrace a new mindset necessary to access the burgeoning technological advances. The goal is to keep schools and students relevant in the 21st Century, and McCain and Jukes offer new paradigms and frameworks to accomplish that.Critical issues explored include:Key trends for the new millennium The power of paradigm Education in the future New skills for students New roles for educators The need for vision

Download or read book Windows on Learning written by Judy Harris Helm and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated, this popular guide provides teachers with a proven method for documenting (collecting, analyzing, and displaying) young children’s work. Written by teachers for teachers, it also shows principals, curriculum coordinators, and directors of early intervention programs how to develop children’s portfolios to share with parents or to use for assessment and other accountability purposes. “This lively, informative book poses a remarkable challenge to teachers—to grow themselves while growing young children. Being creatively accountable is hard work and the stories told here describe both the work, how it’s done, and its joyful rewards for teachers and children.” —Elizabeth Jones, Pacific Oaks College “This book provides a set of windows on children’s lives and how teachers can enter into those lives and enrich them through high-quality teaching. The authors have created an inspiring volume, a challenging set of ideas, and an invaluable resource for early childhood educators.” —Samuel J. Meisels, University of Michigan “[A] thoughtful, up-to-date guide to assessing and documenting children’s work. . . . The authors give clear, practical advice on how to collect, analyze, and display children’s work in meaningful ways.” —Scholastic Early Childhood Today (on first edition) “Many teachers find it frustrating to hear the rich and exciting learning experiences they provide described as ‘nothing.’ Windows on Learning skillfully addresses the challenge faced by early childhood educators wishing to share classroom experiences with parents, administrators, and peers. The authors offer a timely and fresh approach to documenting children’s learning and work.” —Childhood Education (on first edition)

Download or read book Windows Into Literacy written by Lynn Knebel Rhodes and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows into Literacy places the details of literacy assessment into a larger context that will encourage readers to consider the place of literacy assessment in instruction and in students' lives.

Download or read book Windows on Literacy Step Up Science Take a Look Which One Does Not Belong written by National Geographic Learning and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2007-02-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literacy focus: pictures and words working together, reading of sentences, question marks, properties and objects. Science focus: identifies characteristics used to group like objects.

Download or read book Windows on Literacy Emergent Social Studies Technology Wheels written by National Geographic Learning and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2007-03-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines wheels of all sizes and considers how they are used

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Download or read book Computer Literacy BASICS written by Connie Morrison and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring your computer literacy course back to the BASICS. COMPUTER LITERACY BASICS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO IC3 provides an introduction to computer concepts and skills, which maps to the newest Computing Core Certification (IC3) standards. Designed with new learners in mind, this text covers Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online everything your students need to be prepared to pass the IC3 exam, and finish the course as confident computer users. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Download or read book Windows on Literacy Emergent Science Physical Science Toy written by National Geographic Learning and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2007-03-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows toys made from various materials

Download or read book Windows on Literacy Emergent Classroom Set written by National Geographic Learning National Geographic Learning and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 6 copies each of 40 titles (240 books total) and Teacher's Guide & Assessments

Download or read book Practical Computer Literacy written by June Jamrich Parsons and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRACTICAL COMPUTER LITERACY, International Edition, provides clear, comprehensive instruction on the basics of computer literacy. This convenient, reader-friendly text integrates computer concepts, Microsoft Office 2010 applications, and Internet essentials within a streamlined package. Concise lessons within each chapter, usually one page in length, are presented in an appealing Frequently Asked Questions format and include full-color screenshots or diagrams. Additionally, the textbook comes with a robust BookOnCD, which is a digital version of the textbook that brings the book to life with videos, animated diagrams, software tours and provides assessment opportunities via WebTrack technology.

Download or read book Windows on Literacy Fluent Social Studies Economics Government Looking for a New House written by National Geographic Learning and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literacy focus: vocabulary, consonant blends, possessives, comparatives, summarizing. Social studies focus: looks at the things people consider when searching for a new place to live.