{"product_id":"meaningful-learning-using-technology-elizabeth-a-ashburn-9780807746844","title":"Meaningful Learning Using Technology: What Educators Need to Know and Do","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany school districts are discovering that \u003ci\u003eproviding\u003c\/i\u003e computer technology and \u003ci\u003eusing\u003c\/i\u003e technology to improve student learning are two very different things. In this book, national experts use concrete examples to describe specific knowledge, beliefs, and strategies that will enable teachers and district leaders to support meaningful learning using technology. Chapters examine the intersection between course content, types of technology, and the supports and professional development required to effectively implement technology in the K-12 classroom. This authoritative volume: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores how technology can contribute to meaningful learning, achieving a deep understanding of complex ideas that are relevant to students' lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronicles the effectiveness of specific technology-based curricula in the sciences and social studies, with a focus on history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggests models and approaches for teacher professional development, including a \"Meaningful Learning Toolbox\" to help teachers coauthor web-based curriculum units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth A. Ashburn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0807746843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807746844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teachers College Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 6.16w x 0.52d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2006 pg. 231\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2006 pg. 346","brand":"Elizabeth A. Ashburn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48086896967935,"sku":"9780807746844","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b2a84aca-168a-4f9b-b9db-b6ac98b8a3b8.jpg?v=1769097199","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/meaningful-learning-using-technology-elizabeth-a-ashburn-9780807746844","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}