How Technology Can Jumpstart the Inquiry-based Classroom: 35 Projects that Align With National Standards

by Structured Learning IT Teaching Team, Kali Delamagente (Editor)

The question we get often from teachers—both new and seasoned—is: How do you teach tech skills (i.e., word processing and keyboarding) while integrating it into classroom units AND keeping student interest? With the right resources, it’s easy. We’ve put thirty-five of them together in this book for you. Each of the K-6 lesson plans in How Technology Can Jumpstart the Inquiry-based Class: 35 Projects That Align with National Standards, includes practical strategies for integrating technology authentically into core classroom lessons. They are easily adapted to any number of subjects be they science, literature, history, math, reading, writing, critical thinking, or another. The focus is on easy-to-use online tools (with some exceptions) that are quick to teach, inquiry-driven, intuitive, and free. You introduce the tool, demonstrate the project, answer clarifying questions, and let students’ curiosity loose.

127 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published July 13, 2012

About the author

I was born in Berkley California to Irish-German parents. After receiving a BA in Economics, another in Russian and an MBA, I spent twenty years in a variety of industries while raising two children and teaching evening classes at community colleges. Now, I live with my husband, adult son and two beautiful Labradors and I write. I write how-books, five blogs on everything from the USNA to tech to science, and a column for the Examiner on tech tips."