Beginning Teaching with Digital Technology

This book provides a guide for teachers on using technology in the classroom, including selecting resources, safeguarding ethics, and computer coding. It offers classroom scenarios, best practices, and a future-proof approach to technology use in literacy, mathematics, STEM, and the arts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Teachers are now expected to use technology to enhance students' learning, but what does this mean in the classroom and how can you apply it effectively to subject teaching? This comprehensive book is designed for pre-service and qualified teachers, offering a valuable guide for incorporating technology into primary and secondary school education. It addresses key considerations such as selecting appropriate technology resources, ensuring safety and ethical practices, and incorporating computer coding into classroom instruction. Furthermore, the book provides guidance on leveraging technology across various learning areas, including literacy, mathematics, STEM, and the arts.

Key features of this book include:
1. Classroom scenarios: The book presents real-life scenarios that teachers commonly encounter and provides practical solutions to address them effectively.
2. Best practice examples: It showcases best practices in technology use across early childhood settings, primary, and secondary classrooms, providing insights into effective teaching strategies.
3. Future-proofed approach: The book adopts a future-proofed approach, focusing on theory-informed best practices that can adapt to the ever-changing world of devices and software.
4. Essential reading: This book is an essential resource for pre-service teacher education students in both primary and secondary education courses, as well as for qualified teachers seeking to deepen their professional knowledge and skills in technology integration.

Joanne Blannin, Senior Lecturer in Digital Transformations at Monash University, has authored this book, drawing on her extensive experience and expertise in the field. With its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and user-friendly format, this book empowers teachers to leverage technology to enhance students' learning outcomes and prepare them for the digital future.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 185 x 231 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526488688