Chapter 1: Goal of Technology Integrations: Meaningful Learning Â
Chapter Objectives
How Can Technology Facilitate Meaningful Learning?Â
Alternative Conceptions of Meaningful Technology Use
ConclusionÂ
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Chapter 2: Inquiring with TechnologiesÂ
Chapter Objectives
Technology Trends Supporting Inquiry
Information Gathering With Internet ResourcesÂ
Using Information to Build Knowledge with Open-Ended, Student-Directed Research ProjectsÂ
Collecting Data with Mobile TechnologiesÂ
Finding Opinions with Online Survey ToolsÂ
ConclusionÂ
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Chapter 3: Experimenting with Technologies  Â
Chapter Objectives
Learning to Reason CausallyÂ
Hypothesizing With MicroworldsÂ
Experimenting With SimulationsÂ
Venturing Into GamesÂ
Immersing Into Virtual WorldsÂ
ConclusionÂ
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Chapter 4: Designing with Technologies
Chapter Objectives
Learning through Design
Drawing Design Ideas with SketchUpÂ
Testing Designs and Building Mental Models with Simulation SoftwareÂ
Problem Solving Through Game and Simulation Design
Designing Music with Composition SoftwareÂ
ConclusionÂ
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Chapter 5: Communicating with Technologies
Chapter Objectives
21st Century Media Kids
Exchanging Ideas Asynchronously With Discussion Boards and VoiceThreadÂ
Exchanging Ideas Synchronously With Chats and Instant MessagingÂ
Sharing Information with Presentation Technologies
Making Connections through VideoconferencingÂ
Broadcasting With Podcasts and Internet RadioÂ
ConclusionÂ
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Chapter 6: Community Building and Collaborating with Technologies Â
Chapter Objectives
What is Community?
Knowledge Building with Knowledge ForumÂ
Co-constructing Knowledge with WikisÂ
Building International Communities with iEARN, Global Schoolhouse, KidLink, and ThinkQuestÂ
Discussing Interests with Social (Educational) Networking Groups
ConclusionÂ
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Chapter 7: Supporting Writing with Technology
Chapter Objectives
Supporting Writing Organization, Planning and Reflection on Writing through Visualization ToolsÂ
Supporting Creative Writing and Publishing with TechnologyÂ
Supporting Collaborative Writing with TechnologyÂ
Supporting Peer Feedback on WritingÂ
ConclusionÂ
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Chapter 8: Modeling with Technologies
Chapter Objectives
Learning by Building ModelsÂ
Modeling Knowledge with Concept MapsÂ
Modeling with SpreadsheetsÂ
Modeling Experiences with DatabasesÂ
ConclusionÂ
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Chapter 9: Visualizing With Technologies
Chapter Objectives
What Are Visualization Tools?Â
Visualizing Scientific Ideas with ComputersÂ
Visualizing Mathematical Ideas with TechnologiesÂ
Visualizing With Digital Cameras and Mobile PhonesÂ
Visualizing With VideoÂ
Video Modeling and FeedbackÂ
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