Using Media & Technology with Gifted Learners (ISBN 1593630182)

Book Description:
As technology has become a ubiquitous part of education in the 21st century, it is now imperative that students become technologically literate by knowing what technology is, how it works, and how it can be put to use to attain goals. Because of their capacity for depth and complexity, ability to transfer learning from one situation to another, fast processing, and inductive learning, gifted students are particularly adept at becoming technologically literate and putting technology to use to solve problems in novel ways. Gifted students are particularly skilled at becoming technologically literate and solving problems in creative ways using technology. From computers, the Internet, video and sound editing software, to new research tools, education for gifted children in the 21st century offers exciting opportunities. Let this booklet show you how to incorporate these technologies in your classroom. This is one of the books in Prufrock Press' popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique collection of tightly focused books that provide a concise, practical introduction to important topics concerning the education of gifted children. The guides offer a perfect beginner's introduction to key information about gifted and talented education. Educational Resource