educational technology

"Shows that creativity can be developed and that, thanks to the variety of technology resources available, doing so is not only possible, but practical and effective."--Back cover.

"This book is a call to teachers to be brave, bold and innovative for their students. At the same time, Magiera offers ... solutions to the problems they face in their classrooms every day ... Magiera [also] illuminates how technology can be a fun and easy tool to improve classroom management and learning. The book starts with having teachers create their own version of an IEP: the Teacher Innovation Exploration Plan (TIEP). This plan is the teacher's guide throughout the rest of the book"--Provided by publisher.

Offers teachers advice about how to abandon traditional teaching techniques in favor of computer-aided instruction, including how and why to go digital, how to create an effective, relevant class website, which online tools work best for teachers, how to be more productive in fewer hours, how to plan the school year in advance, and more.

Robot competitions are a fun way for people who build robots to test their designs. Roboticists face off in exciting challenges and contests to determine whose robot is the smartest, the fastest, or the strongest. From playing soccer to moving through mazes to completing search-and-rescue missions, these robots are designed to do amazing things. Find out more about fascinating robot competitions all around the world and how they're challenging people to build robots that are even more incredible!.

"To keep school libraries relevant, their physical spaces need to be reinvented to mirror 21st-century learning models. This book will enable everyone from school librarians and principals to district-level administrators, architects, and interior planners of school library spaces to reconceptualize school libraries"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the future of reading after the advances in tablet and cell phone technology.

"Guides you through hundreds of digital tools and activities ... to promote collaborative, learner-centered instruction."--Provided by publisher.

Offers a plan for integrating technology into curriculum and instruction; includes personal stories, discussion of legal, ethical, and safety considerations, and recommended activities and resources.

"... This book provides ... practical, and approachable framework for any teacher curious about getting started with maker spaces"--Back cover.