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Introduction to Information and Communication Technology in Education. (Moursund)

Introduction to Information and Communication Technology in Education
"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors." (African Proverb) "You can lead a horse to water, but you can 't make it drink." (A familiar adage.)

These materials are Copyright (c) 2005 by David Moursund. Permission is granted to make use of these materials for non-commercial, non-profit educational purposes by schools, school districts, colleges, universities, and other non-profit and for-profit preservice and inservice teacher education organizations and activities. 1/1/05 David Moursund Teacher Education, University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97405 moursund@oregon.uoregon.edu

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Preface ................................................................................ 2 0. Big Ideas ......................................................................... 4 1. Foundational Material.................................................... 14 2. Gaining Increased ICT in Education Expertise............... 28 3. Compelling and Second Order Applications .................. 36 4. Generic Computer Tools................................................ 48 5. ICT as Curriculum Content............................................ 56 6. ICT as an Aid to Teaching and Learning........................ 64 7. ICT in Assessment and Accountability .......................... 77 8. ICT in Special and Gifted Education.............................. 92 9. Summary and Recommendations..................................108 References........................................................................115 Index ................................................................................120

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Introduction to Information and Communication Technology in Education. (Moursund)

Preface
"Without a struggle, there can be no progress." (Frederick Douglass, 1819-1895) "Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of



References: Smith, Stephen W. (2000). Creating useful Individualized Education Programs. ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education. Accessed 12/15/04: http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/iep/ed449636.html.

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