Chapter 1 – Methods and Concepts for the Use of Technology in Education – 1

• Educational Technology – 4
• Education in the Information Age – 6
• The Future of Teaching and Learning – 9
• Information Age Learning Methods – 14
  • Constructivism and Student-Centered Learning – 15
  • Constructionism – 18
  • Project-Based Learning – 22
• Concepts for the use of Technology in Education – 24
  • Higher-Order Learning – 25
  • Web 2.0 and Learning 2.0 – 29
  • Affordances – 32
  • Digital Natives and Immigrants – 33
• Chapter 1 Conclusion – 37

Chapter 2 – 21st Century Skills and ISTE Standards – 42

• 21st Century Skills and ISTE Standards – 44
• Core Subjects and Themes – 46
• Learning and Innovation Skills – 48
• Information, Media and Technology Skills – 50
• Life and Career Skills – 53
• Chapter 2 Conclusion – 55

Chapter 3 – Student-Centered Learning Technologies – 58

• Student-Centered Learning Technologies – 61
• Wikis – 63
• Blogs – 68
• Online Collaboration Tools – 73
  • Google Drive Applications – 75
• Location-Based Learning – 80
  • Global Positioning System Devices and Augmented Reality – 81
  • Mapping tools – 86
  • Quick Response Codes – 89
• Websites for Education – 92
• Chapter 3 Conclusion – 98

Chapter 4 – Project-Based Learning with Technology – 101

• Project-Based Learning – 105
• Elements of Project-Based Learning – 111
• An Example of Project-Based Learning – 117
• How to Design a Project-Based Learning Experience – 122
• Tools for Creating a Project-Based Learning Product – 126
• The Project-Based Learning Process – 128
• Presentation Skills – 130
• Making an Online Presentation – 137
  • Making a Video – 141
  • Basic Camera Shots – 144
  • Video Composition – 147
  • Audio and Editing – 151
• Copyright and Fair Use – 156
• Open Licensing – 159
• Open Digital Media Resources – 163
• Free and Open-Source Software – 165
• Chapter 4 Conclusion – 170

Chapter 5 – Resource-Based Learning with Technology – 175

• Resource-Based Learning – 179
• Learning Resources – 184
• Information Literacy – 190
• Determining the Accuracy of Information Sources – 194
• Student Information Seeking Activities – 197
• The Children’s Internet Protection Act – 200
• Chapter 5 Conclusion – 202

Chapter 6 – Active Learning with Technology – 206

• Active Learning – 209
• Classroom Response Systems – 211
• Interactive Whiteboards – 215
• Interactive Whiteboard Tools – 219
• Interactive Whiteboard Software Applications – 223
  • Lumio and Smart Notebook – 224
  • Explain Everything – 230
  • OpenBoard – 234
• Supporting Active Learning – 238
• Supporting Higher-Order Learning – 245
• Chapter 6 Conclusion – 248

Chapter 7 – Distance Learning – 252

• Distance Learning – 256
• Distance Learning Concepts – 258
• Why Distance Learning? – 261
• Effective Distance Learning – 265
  • Providing Clear Directions and Instructional Materials – 266
  • Supporting Active, Student-Centered Learning – 269
  • Enhancing Social Presence – 271
  • Providing Quality Assessment – 273
  • Effective Distance Learning – 275
• Distance Learning Tools – 276
  • Learning Management Systems – 277
  • Free Synchronous Communication Tools – 280
  • Commercial Distance Learning Services – 285
  • Online Whiteboards – 288
• Conducting a Synchronous Distance Learning Session – 290
• Chapter 7 Conclusion – 293