Part 1: An Introduction to Computers and Educational Technology -- Chapter 1: The History of Computers -- Chapter 2: Educational Milestones and Standards -- Part 2: Using and Selecting Educational Technology -- Chapter 3: Getting Started on the Computer -- Chapter 4: Word Processing -- Chapter 5: Desktop Publishing -- Chapter 6: Databases -- Chapter 7: Spreadsheets -- Chapter 8: Multimedia -- Chapter 9: Telecommunications and the Internet -- Chapter 10: Distance Learning and Internet-Related Issues -- Part 3: Integrating Educational Technology into the Classroom -- Chapter 11: Integrating the World Wide Web (WWW) into the Classroom -- Chapter 12: Selecting Technology and Integrating it into the Classroom -- Chapter 13: Computers in Special Education -- Chapter 14: Teacher Support Tools and Graphics Software -- Part 4: What Teachers Should Know About Educational Technology -- Chapter 15: Issues and Research for Educational Technology -- Chapter 16: The Future Appendix A: Directory of Selected Software Publishers Appendix B: Recommended Mail Order and Online Software Sources Glossary Index

Designed to meet the needs of the student unfamiliar with the use of the computer in the classroom, this text is written for undergraduate and graduate education students who want an introduction to computers for teachers. It also includes classroom lessons that integrate the technology.