Focus: Organization of the book and foundational premises
Part 1: Basic Teaching Knowledge (Chapters 1-4)
Part 2: Learning Preferences (Chapters 5-8)
Part 3: Instructional Supports (Chapters 9-11)
Foundational Premises
Premise 1: Classroom technology use has two modes: Instructional (teacher use) and Demonstration (student use).
Premise 2: When students use technology, they talk
Premise 3: Students learn when they actively participate.
Premise 4: Teachers must teach responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology tools.
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Premise 5: Students have a right to use technology in every classroom every year.
Premise 6: Not all technology tools are created equally.
Premise 7: Everything is easier with a partner.
Premise 8: Teachers must be flexible about incorporating technology.
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