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The following topics were selected to provide an overview of, and general introduction to, a variety of topics that deal with using technology in the classroom. Whether you are just beginning to utilize the Internet, CD-ROMs, or other types of technology, or are generally accustomed to integrating them into your course, you should find a few helpful ideas throughout the following articles.
The Electronic Book:
Wave of the Future?

Introducing the Rocket E-Book
Getting a Read on the E-Book
Overview of the E-Book

Would you use an electronic book to read:
Articles    Yes   No
Novels/Stories    Yes   No
Textbooks    Yes   No

Distance Learning

An overview that defines distance learning; provides some characteristics of using technology in distance learning; and identifies models of the distributed classroom, independent learning, and open learning.

Pedagogy and the Educational Environment

Robbie McClintock in Power and Pedagogy outlines his ideas for constructing a new learning architecture using technology in the classroom.

The Pedagogy of Web Site Design

Some very specific ideas for designing a Web site that works for students even if your pages reflect a more traditional approach to lecturing and learning.

Preparation

  • Assessing your students’ technological skills and access to the World Wide Web
  • Assessing your own technological knowledge and skills

Principles of the Studio Classroom

A review of the studio classroom as developed by Jack Wilson at Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute. It describes its features and provides guidelines for the online instructor.