Includes books on technology, elearning, and "digital natives"
Professional Collection: Technology
E-Learning by Design by William Horton
Call Number: PRO HOR
...a comprehensive look at the concepts and processes of developing, creating, and implementing a successful e-learning program.
Freaked Out by Simon Pridham
Call Number: PRO PRI
packed full of information and useful tips as well as essential small steps, video tutorials and the story of Simon's journey to taking his school to be one of the leading tech schools in the UK. The book covers everything from anxieties around taking that first step to empowering your pupils to become Digital Leaders so that this is a digital journey you all take together.
It's Complicated by danah boyd
Call Number: PRO boy
...uncovers some of the major myths regarding teens' use of social media. She explores tropes about identity, privacy, safety, danger, and bullying. Ultimately, boyd argues that society fails young people when paternalism and protectionism hinder teenagers' ability to become informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens through their online interactions.
Learning and the E-Generation by Jean D. M. Underwood; Lee Farrington-Flint
Call Number: PRO UND
...examines the impact of new and emerging digital technologies--from computers and tablets to social media and video games--on learners in formal and informal settings.
Learning Futures by Keri Facer
Call Number: PRO FAC
...makes a powerful case for rethinking the relationship between education and social and technological change, and presents a set of key strategies for creating schools better able to meet the emerging needs of their students and communities
Learning Identities in a Digital Age by Avril Loveless; Ben Williamson
Call Number: PRO LOV
...provides a critical exploration of how education has been reimagined for the digital future... it examines how shifts in thought have translated into fresh ideas about creative learning, interactive tools, curriculum reform, and teacher identity.
Natural Learning for a Connected World by Renate N. Caine; Geoffrey Caine; Joseph Chilton Pierce (Foreword by); Marion Small
Call Number: PRO CAI
... provides a practical, step-by-step description and successful examples from practice so that we can finally provide the learning environment essential for our children to thrive in the knowledge age.
Teaching the IStudent by Mark D. Barnes
Call Number: PRO BAR
This book will give teachers: A method for effectively leading content curation through social media; A vocabulary for discussing technology with students; An understanding of how digital and mobile learning is making waves; Practical ideas and activities for engaging students through devices
Technology in Its Place by John F. LeBaron (Editor); Catherine Collier (Editor)
Call Number: PRO TEC
Technology in Its Place is a practical resource that features diverse approaches for improving teaching and learning through the use of technology.
Technology Together by Renata Phelps; Anne Graham
Call Number: PRO PHE
...fosters a school-wide culture of collaboration and support while helping individual teachers to develop positive attitudes toward ICT and the confidence they need to try new technologies.
Totally Wired by Anastasia Goodstein
Call Number: PRO GOO
the first guide that explains to parents in easy-to-understand terms what kids are really up to online, and arms parents with the knowledge they need to promote Internet safety.