Using Technology With Classroom Instruction That Works

by Howard Pitler

In this updated edition of the ASCD best seller, authors Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, and Matt Kuhn offer a multitude of strategies for using social networks, mobile devices, web-based multimedia tools, and other technology applications in the classroom. Each chapter of the book is aligned to the nine categories of effective instructional strategies of McREL's Classroom Instruction That Works framework.

Genres: Education, Technology, Teaching, Nonfiction, Professional Development, School, Reference

240 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 15, 2007

Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Make sure you read the 2nd edition. The revised edition lists a different ICT strategy in each chapter. It's a quick, easy read and gives some project examples that could be used across most all content areas. It will take some practice on the readers part to successfully teach and implement these strategies with students. Some strategies would requires a 1:1 ratio to implement. One of my favorite websites from this book is Discovery Education. Lots or free rigorous lessons, resources and a large video stream collection. You will spend 4x playing with the resources than it takes to read the book!

[Cristina1961 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the latest version which is the 2nd edition copyright 2012. Great book for those new and ready to take the step into 21st Century learning and those who have already started but need to refine the focus. Most important is the integrating of technology focusing on Marzano's high level strategies and Bloom's cognitive levels of thinking as a package leading to more rigorous and relevant learning. I have used some of the apps mentioned in the book, and have already started testing some new ones. Think of this book as the first layer, with many more that should be added in the future.

[Nicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm on a committee at our high school that is reading this book. This is a good book that offers some practical examples, although I feel many of them are already being used in our classrooms. If nothing else, it served as a good reminder of some of the things I have wanted to do but haven't gotten around to connecting to instruction or units within my classroom. I will be trying out a few of the ideas this year.

[Allene Horton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for technology specialists, tech integrators and classroom teachers. Many examples of how to integrate technology using strategies from Classroom Instruction That Works. There are many examples for all grade levels with web resources also noted.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great research done on how to integrate technology in phases into the curriculum

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty easy read if this is something you need to explore. It was published in 2007 so there are a few issues with things being out of date but in general it has good info.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rereading

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read 2nd edition (2012 copyright).

[Gina Beirne · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many practical suggestions for using technology in the classroom. Second edition is even better than the first.
Must re-read soon with a stack of sticky notes and a pen in hand.

[Mandy]

This is the kind of book I like reading for educational purposes. Lots of great ideas and web sites to use.

[Valeria Morron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas to integrate technology in the classroom that are meaningful to students.

[Tyler Hollinger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Going out of date fast.

[Jennifer]

Used for Tech class - Spring 2016

[Leslie McRobbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's tough to keep up with technology in print, but there was a vast array of resources and tips for integrating them into various areas of the classroom.