Software Goes to School: Teaching for Understanding with New Technologies Book

Educators and policy makers are seeking bold new teaching approaches with increasing urgency. One such approach--computers in the classroom--has met with enthusiasm among students, parents and instructors alike. Software Goes to School brings together leading experts to offer an in-depth examination of how computer technology can play an invaluable part in educational efforts through its unique capacities to support the development of students' understanding of difficult concepts. Topics range from the difficulties students encounter when learning new ideas (especially in science and mathematics), to how the right software allows for hands-on manipulation of abstract concepts, to the social realities of the educational environment. Lively and engaging, the book is must reading for everyone concerned with the impact of new technologies in our schools.Read More