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    Foreword ix
    Part 1: Understanding the Basics of Instructional Technology
    Chapter 1. Technology for Teaching 3
    Chapter 2. A Primer on Computers 13
    Part 2: Preparing Instructional Materials
    Chapter 3. Resources of the Internet 37
    Chapter 4. Text Materials for the Classroom 53
    Chapter 5. Visual Presentations for the Classroom 73
    Chapter 6. Web Home Pages for the Classroom 95
    Part 3: Preparing Instructional Lessons
    Chapter 7. A Model for Technology-Based Lessons 113
    Chapter 8. The HyperBook Lesson 129
    Chapter 9. The Interactive Lesson 157
    Chapter 10. The Virtual Tour Lesson 185
    Part 4: Assessing Instructional Technology
    Chapter 11. Evaluating Technology-Based Resources 229
    Glossary of Terms 277
    Index 283
    CD Directory 286
    Author Bio 289



JUST PUBLISHED!
TEACHING DIGITALLY WITH TECHNOLOGY:
A Guide for Integrating Technology into the Classroom Curriculum with CD-ROM and Website!

Lawrence A. Tomei

This exciting new resource gives educators the background and strategies they need to make technology a powerful and effective instructional tool. Divided into four parts, the book covers: The Basics of Instructional Technology; Preparing Technology-Based Student Materials; Applying Instructional Lessons Using Technology; and Management of Instructional Technology.

2001 Paperbound 304pp with CD-ROM ISBN 1-929024-27-4 (K-12) Order #510 $14.95

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIOS FOR TEACHERS:
A Guide for Learners, Experts, and Scholars with CD-ROM

Bonita L. Wilcox and Lawrence A. Tomei

This first-of-its-kind book and CD-ROM cover the transitional development of teachers as they move through a career, recording a history of development, maturation, and professional achievement.

1999 Paperbound with CD-ROM 267pp ISBN0-926842-92-7 Order #790 $19.95

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    PART I The Evolution of the Portfolio in Teacher Education 1
    CHAPTER 1
    Portfolios: Past to Present 3
    Influence of National Organizations 3
    Influence of Higher Education 3
    Influence of Classroom Teachers 4
    Influence of Teacher Educators 4
    Professional Portfolios in Teacher Education 5
    Conclusion 5
    References 7
    PART II The Emergence of a Professional Portfolio Model 9
    CHAPTER 2
    Smart Portfolios for Teachers 11
    Background 11
    The Five Foundations of the Smart Portfolio 11
    Artifacts of the Smart Portfolio 13
    Organizing Artifacts of the Smart Portfolio 14
    Building a Smart Portfolio 14
    Conclusion 14
    References 15
    CHAPTER 3
    Intelligent Portfolios for Teachers 17
    Background 17
    The Intelligent Portfolio Platform 17
    Foundations of the Intelligent Portfolio 17
    The Artifacts of the Intelligent Portfolio 19
    Conclusion 24
    Transition
    CHAPTER 4
    Portfolio Exercise for Learners, Experts, and Scholars 25
    Background 25
    The Portfolio Exercise 25
    How to Access the CD-ROM Exercises 26
    Frequently Asked Questions 27
    Conclusion 28
    PART III Portfolios for the Teacher as Learner 29
    CHAPTER 5
    The Smart Portfolio for the Teacher as Learner 31
    Introduction Where Do I Begin? 31
    How Do I Organize My Portfolio? 32
    What Do I Collect? 35
    Who Will Assess My Portfolio? 37
    The Portfolio Poster 37
    Conclusion 3
    Foley Tips References
    CHAPTER 6
    The Intelligent Portfolio for the Teacher as Learner 41
    Introduction Step One: Creating Portfolio Folders 41
    Step Two: Populating Portfolio Folders 42
    Step Three: Organizing Folders and Collection Points 52
    Conclusion 56
    Foley Tips 56
    CHAPTER 7
    Portfolios in Transition: The Teacher as Learner Perspective 59
    The Results of James's Efforts 60
    The Results of Jason's Efforts 62
    Summative Results of the Study 65
    Concluding Remarks 66
    PART IV Portfolios for the Teacher as Expert 67
    CHAPTER 8
    The Smart Portfolio for the Teacher as Expert 69
    Introduction Where Do I Begin? 69
    How Do I Organize the Portfolio? 71
    What Do I Collect? 73
    Who Will Assess My Work? 77
    The Portfolio Poster 77
    Conclusion 78
    Foley Tips 80
    CHAPTER 9
    The Intelligent Portfolio for the Teacher as Expert 81
    Introduction 81
    Step One: Creating Portfolio Folders 81
    Step Two: Populating Portfolio Folders 82
    Step Three: Organizing Folders and Collection Points 91
    Conclusion Foley Tips 97
    CHAPTER 10
    Portfolios in Transition: The Teacher as Expert Perspective 99
    Introduction 99
    A Teacher-Expert 100
    Jennifer's Smart Portfolio 100
    Jennifer's Intelligent Portfolio 104
    Results of the Study 108
    Conclusion 109
    PARTY Portfolios for the Teacher as Scholar 111
    CHAPTER 11
    The Smart Portfolio for the Teacher as Scholar 113
    Introduction 113
    Where Do I Begin? 113
    How Do I Organize the Portfolio? 115
    What Do I Collect? 117
    Who Will Assess My Work? 119
    The Portfolio Poster 120
    Conclusion 121
    Foley Tips 121
    CHAPTER 12
    The Intelligent Portfolio for the Teacher as Scholar 123
    Introduction 123
    Step One: Creating Portfolio Folders 123
    Step Two: Populating Portfolio Folders 125
    Step Three: Organizing Folder and Collection Points 138
    Conclusion 142
    Foley Tips 142
    CHAPTER 13
    Portfolios in Transition: The Teacher as Scholar Perspective 143
    Introduction 143
    Introducing the Portfolio 143
    The Questions 144
    And Now, Some Answers... 144
    Conclusion 147
    PART VI Assessing Teacher Portfolios 149
    CHAPTER 14
    Assessing the Professional Portfolio 151
    Introduction 151
    The Portfolio Assessment Tool 152
    A Look At the Portfolio Assessment Tool In Action 161
    The Portfolio Exhibition 182
    Conclusion 184
    References 184
    Postscript 185
    Appendix 187
    Index 259
    About the Authors 267