computer-assisted instruction

"Virtual learning became the reality for most students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The debate over virtual learning has many strong arguments on both sides. While one side argues that virtual learning provides a flexible schedule and comfortable home environment for students, the other side argues that students from low-income households and with special needs can fall behind. This book explores several arguments on both sides of the virtual learning debate. Readers are encouraged to think for themselves using facts and their own experience. This timely topic gives readers a chance to exercise the important life skill of critical thinking"--Provided by publisher.

"Capture the hearts, minds, and attention of your digital-age listeners using read-aloud experiences that engage technology"--Provided by publisher.

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

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

Describes ways that teachers work with students to navigate the constantly changing world of technology, explains what it means to read, write, view, listen, and communicate in the twenty-first century, and offers examples of students and teachers successfully integrating technology to enrich literacy learning.

"Teaches math concepts through programming. Begins with a crash course in basic programming concepts and how to use Python's built-in Turtle module, and then explores topics like writing programs to solve equations and matrices, drawing polygons and fractals, and using the Processing graphics library to create interactive 2D and 3D models"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that every time you pick up the controller to your PlayStation or Xbox, you are entering a game world steeped in mathematics? Power-Up reveals the hidden mathematics in many of today's most popular video games and explains why mathematical learning doesn't just happen in the classroom or from books--you're doing it without even realizing it when you play games on your cell phone. In this lively and entertaining book, Matthew Lane discusses how gamers are engaging with the traveling salesman problem when they play Assassin's Creed, why it is mathematically impossible for Mario to jump through the Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Bros., and how The Sims teaches us the mathematical costs of maintaining relationships. He looks at mathematical pursuit problems in classic games like Missile Command and Ms. Pac-Man, and how each time you play Tetris, you're grappling with one of the most famous unsolved problems in all of mathematics and computer science. Along the way, Lane discusses why Family Feud and Pictionary make for ho-hum video games, how realism in video games (or the lack of it) influences learning, what video games can teach us about the mathematics of voting, the mathematics of designing video games, and much more. Power-Up shows how the world of video games is an unexpectedly rich medium for learning about the beautiful mathematical ideas that touch all aspects of our lives--including our virtual ones."--Dust jacket.

Briefly explains the nature of a computer, describes how to use a word-processing program to create and save your writing, and suggests activities to develop use of language, good sentence structure, and effective storytelling.

Introduces librarians and educators to a variety of free technology apps that can be used for readers' advisory and to promote reading.

Contain essays in which researchers in special education and technology explore various issues related to the use of technology with students with disabilities.