Nick Easingwood – författare

Throughout this book, the authors emphasize that primary science is at its best as a practical, hands-on experience for children. When ICT is used in an integral way, it can enable practical work to be done at a more sophisticated level, helping children to make sense of their findings. The book includes several case studies from primary classrooms and each chapter includes practical suggestions for teachers.The wide-ranging topics covered include:databases and spreadsheetsdata loggingcontrol technologyICT, drama and scienceschool visitsplanning for ICT and sciencechoosing and using software.ICT and Primary Science is an accessible and jargon-free resource for teachers and student teachers of primary science.

This book is for teachers who are looking for interesting and practical ways to incorporate ICT into their daily lesson plans. It shows how ICT can be used as a tool for mathematics, but more importantly how its proper use can enhance the mathematics being taught. The authors cover all current aspects of ICT and mathematics, including:databasesspreadsheetslogo and the use of floor turtles and control technologyhandling of resources including interactive whiteboardsmanagement of ICT within the classroomhow ICT can be used to present mathematical topics and links to other areas of the curriculum.With plenty of suggestions on how to use the software and hardware described in the book, this is a useful resource for all primary teachers, particularly subject co-ordinators for ICT and mathematics. It will also be of interest to students on PGCE and Initial Teacher Training courses.

An examination of literacy in relation to a wide range of new technology and media, especially talking books, email, video dating, interactive multimedia and on-line materials. In each case, the writers draw on state-of-the-art research to explain the implications for educational practice and policy. In the process, they show the need for "joined-up" thinking on the part of all those who provide education, guidance and resources for young people: a key feature of the book is its explanation of the key role of library provision as well as teaching.

This textbook advises on how to use ICT in the teaching of the primary foundations subjects such as: History; Geography; Design & Technology; Art; Music; Modern Foreign Languages; and, Physical Education. A subject-coverage very rarely seen in all other books on primary ICT. Written for the non-specialist, practical advice is given on software, the Internet and other multimedia resources, planning, and classroom and project work, with case studies to show that ICT really can be an integral part of the primary curriculum, and can make learning and teaching both easier and fun for the pupil and teacher!