"Infoclutter...a great term to describe the information overload we experience each day! This book provides us with practical tips and tricks for learning to manage this information for a variety of purposes, from personal productivity to information literacy, for an audience of teachers, students, and parents." From the Foreword by Kathy Schrock Maximize technology to minimize wasted time! Technology has changed the face of education. A vast amount of information is at our fingertips; however, if we don't know how to find, sift through, organize, and manage it effectively, it becomes overwhelming and useless. This straightforward guide provides teachers and administrators with the skills required to successfully harness the power of technology to improve instruction and save time. Well organized and easy to read, Conquering InfoClutter is packed with self-assessments, stories and examples, try-out activities, focus questions, action plans, and professional development tips, which reinforce the invaluable ideas provided. From charts and screen shots, to online resource referrals and a companion Website, the book will increase your proficiency, productivity, and peace of mind with technology. This helpful manual features practical tips on how to: Quickly find the information you need online Organize and manage electronic files for easy retrieval and reuse of existing resources Capitalize on email for efficient parent-student communication Manage technology in the classroom and integrate it into the curriculum Create your own Web site and share information with colleagues
bibliography Dedication Acknowledgements Conquering InfoClutter Sharing to Save Time Speeding Up Internet Navigation Organizing to Conquer the InfoClutter Managing Technology in the Classroom Publishing Globally Assessing with Technology Connecting Home and School Integrating Technology and Curriculum
"Infoclutter...a great term to describe the information overload we experience each day! This book provides us with practical tips and tricks for learning to manage this information for a variety of purposes, from personal productivity to information literacy, for an audience of teachers, students, and parents." -- From the Foreword by Kathy Schrock "Conquering Infoclutter is a splendid resource for educators, researchers, students, and anyone else struggling to stay afloat in a sea of computerized data in this 'Age of the Internet.'" -- Midwest Book Review, January 2004 "This book shows us practical ways to use e-mail and the Internet to communicate within the district, within the school, and with parents. Throughout the book, the information is practical and easily understandable, even by those of us with limited technology skills." -- Principal Magazine, September/October 2005
