Education and Technology

Co-Published with Apple Press "A blueprint for those communities who are attempting change within existing educational structures. . . . Parents, teachers and school administrators, business and community leaders, and policy makers will find this book instructive. . .well worth reading." --American Secondary Education "Every education, business, and community leader who wants to cut through the hype about technology to see where the investment really makes a difference should start with this book." --Alan November, CEO, Educational Renaissance Planners To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) project, this book brings together a diverse group of educators to reflect on what we know about computer-aided instruction. From the latest research findings to practical classroom experience, it provides an overview of the promise and prospects for technology in education.

Introduction: Does Technology Make a Difference? Educational Reform. Technology in the Classroom. Developing Curriculum. Improving Teaching. Assessing Learning. Training Teachers. Innovations in Hardware and Software. Conclusion: Classroom of Tomorrow.