Technology in Education

This is a selected list of materials available to help teach with technology in the K-12 classroom.

• Standards
• Textbooks
• Teaching Aids Collection
• Curriculum Materials and General Reference Collection
• Web Sites
• Journals

Standards

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Technological Literacy

Printable version of the New Jersey standards for technology for grades K-12. Standards focus on both computer and information literacy education.

hhttp://www.state.nj.us/njded/aps/cccs/tech/

Technology Standards for Students

The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Project describes technology standards for students and teachers, including sample lessons and profiles for technology-literate students in various grade levels.

http://www.cnets.iste.org/students/

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Textbooks

Millburn, M. F. (2001). Basic computer skills. Columbus, OH: SRA/McGraw Hill.

Call Number: [Text] 001.64 SRA 2001 Grades K-6

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Teaching Aids Collection: For use in the Library

A to Z: The early childhood educator's guide to the Internet. (1998). Champaign, IL: Eric Clearinghouse.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. TK5105.875 .I57 A8 1998.

Burgstahler, S. (2000). New kids on the Net: Internet activities in elementary language arts. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1044.87 .B87 2000

Chase, M. (2002). Kidspiration activity book. Portland, OR: Inspiration Software.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1590.3 .C53 2000

Cooper, G. & Cooper, G. (1999). More virtual field trips. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1044.87 .C67 1999

Doe, H. M. (2003). Technology through children's literature, grades K-5. Portsmouth, NH: Teacher Ideas Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1050.37 .D64 2003

Ebenezer, J. V. (2003). Science on the Internet: A resource for K-12 teachers. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1585 .E189 2003

Entz, S. (2000). Picture this: Digital and instant photography activities for early childhood learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1043.67 .E58 2000

Glandon, S. (2002). Integrating technology: Effective tools for collaboration. Worthington, OH: Linworth Pub.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1028.3 .G546 2002

Glencoe art series: Internet Activities. (1999). New York: Glencoe McGraw Hill.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. N59 .G64 1999

Housley, K. (1999). 100 activities for the online classroom. El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1044.87 .O453 1999. Vols. 1-3

Huffman, R. F. (1999). Caldecott on the net: Reading and Internet activities. Fort Atkinson, WI: Alleyside Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. PS374 .C454 S77 1999

Huffman, R. F. (1999). Newbery on the net: Reading and Internet activities. Fort Atkinson, WI: Alleyside Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. PS490 .S75 1998

International Society for Technology in Education. (2002/2003). Multidisciplinary units. Eugene, OR: The Society.

Call Number: Curr.Mats. LB1028.43 .I49 2003 PreK-2

Call Number: Curr.Mats. LB3060.83 .I58 2002 Grades 3-5

Call Number: Curr.Mats. LB3060.83 .O43 2003 Grades 6-8

Johnson, D. (2003). Learning right from wrong in the digital age: An ethics guide for parents, teacher, librarians, and others who care about computer-using people. Worthington, OH: Linworth Pub.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. HQ784 .I58 J65 2003

Kawka, B. (2001). V-trip travel guide: Classroom strategies for virtual field trips. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1044.87 .K29 2001.

Kendall, D. S. (1999). Computer craft projects: Making use of printable media. Houston: Children's Software Press.

Call Number: Curr Mats. TK5105.875 .I57 K36 1999

Lengel, J.G. (2000). Writing a paperless paper: A student guide to electronic study skills. Houston: Children's Software Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. TK5105.875 .I57 L466 2000

Leshin, C. B. (1998). Focus on curriculum integration through Internet activities. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1044.87 .L47699 1998

Marsh, M. (1999). Digital cameras in the classroom: A teacher's guide. Houston: Children's Software Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. TR816 .M37 1999

Marsh, M. (1998). Safety first: Children and the Internet: An easy to use guide for parents and teachers. Houston: Children's Software Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. TK5105.875 .I57 M374 1998

Mautner, C. J., et. al. (1999). Educator's Internet companion. Foster City, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1044.87 .E37 1999

McLain, T. (2000). How to create successful Internet projects. El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1044.87 .M35 2000

McMurdo, K. (2004). Structured writing II: Using Inspiration software to teach essay development. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. PE1439 .M36 2004

Miller, S. (2003). Web searching strategies: An introductory curriculum for students and teachers. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. ZA4201 .M54 2003

Moran, K. (1999). Literature online: Reading & Internet activities for schools & libraries. Fort Atkinson, WI: Alleyside Press.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1575.5 .M67 1999

Palm handheld computers: A complete resource for classroom teachers. (2003). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. QA76.8 .P138 P35 2003

Palm handheld computers: Student software guide. (2003). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. QA76.8 .P138 P352 2003

Poteete, H. (2003). The computer lab teacher's survival guide: K-6 units for the whole year. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1028.43 .P673 2003

Sharp, R. M. (2002). The best Web sites for teachers. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1044.87 .S53 2002

Web feet guide to search engines: Search tools, tutorials, and homework help. (2002). Bala Cynward, PA: Rock Hill Communications.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. ZA4201 .W466 2002

Web Guide: American History: Teacher-selected Internet resources, with ideas for classroom use (K-6). (1998). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. E175.8 .W434 1998

Web Guide: Fine arts, grades K-6: Teacher-selected Internet resources, with ideas for classroom use. (1998). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1591 .B24 1998

Web Guide: Language Arts: Instant access to the best Internet web sites (7-12). (1999). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. PE1112.7 .W434 1999

Web Guide: Language Arts: Instant access to the best Internet web sites (K-6). (1998). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1576.7 .W434 1998

Web Guide: Mathematics: Teacher-selected Internet resources, with ideas for classroom use (K-6). (2000). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. QA20.C65 .W434 2000

Web Guide: Mathematics: Teacher-selected Internet resources, with ideas for classroom use (7-12). (1998). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. QA20 .C65 .W434 1998

Web Guide: Science: Teacher-selected Internet resources, with ideas for classroom use (7-12). (1998). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. Q181.7 .W435 1998

Web Guide: Social Studies: Teacher-selected Internet resources, with ideas for classroom use (7-12). (1999). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. H62 .H38 1999

Web Guide: Social Studies: Teacher-selected Internet resources, with ideas for classroom use (K-6). (1998). El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. LB1584.7 .W434 1998

Willard, N. E. (2002). Computer ethics, etiquette and safety: For the 21st-century student. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. QA76.9 .C659 .W53 2002

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Curriculum Materials and General Reference Collection

Guide to free internet resources. (2004/2005). Randolph, WI: Educators Progress Service.

Call Number: Curr. Mats. Ref. QA76.16 .G84 2004/2005

Software and CD-ROM reviews on file. New York: Facts on File, Inc.

Call Number: REF QA75.5 .S63 1966-Present (Index Table)

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Web Sites

Technology

Selected by staff of the Cheng Curriculum Materials Center.

http://www.wpunj.edu/library/currmats/technology.html

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Journals (Located in the Periodicals Department or online except where noted)

Children's Software Review. Flemington, NJ: Active Learning Associates.

Current two years. Located in the Curriculum Materials Department.

Educational Technology. Saddle Brook, NJ: Educational News Service, c1966- present.

Learning and Leading with Technology: The ISTE Journal of Educational Technology Practice and Policy. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education, c1995 - present.

Media and Methods. Philadelphia: North American Publishing Co., 1970 - present.

Technology and Learning. Dayton, OH: Peter Li Inc., c1990 - present.

Tech Trends: For Leaders in Education and Training. Washington, D.C.: Association for Educational Communications and Technology, c1985 - present.

T.H.E. Journal: Technological Horizons in Education. Acton, MA: Information Synergy, Inc., 1983 - present.

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