Preface |
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Introduction to Using Computers in Education |
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Curriculum-Specific Learning |
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What is a Personal Computer? |
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Computer, Information, and Integration Literacy |
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What Is a Computer and What Does It Do? |
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The Components of a Computer |
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Why Is a Computer So Powerful? |
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Networks and the Internet |
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Why Use Computer Technology in Education? |
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An Example of How One School Uses Computers |
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Using the Textbook Web Site |
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Interacting with End-of-Chapter Materials |
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Timeline --- Milestones in Computer History |
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Summary of an Introduction to Using Computers in Education |
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Milestone in Computer History |
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Communications Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web |
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5 | (1) |
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Networking the Classroom, School, and District |
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Wireless Schools and Classrooms |
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High Speed or Broadband Access |
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The Benefits of Computer Networks in Education |
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10 | (1) |
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Internet Service Providers versus Online Service Providers |
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Connecting to the Internet |
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Searching for Information on the Web |
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24 | (1) |
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Newsgroups and Message Boards |
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The Impact of the Internet and the World Wide Web on Education |
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The Future of the Internet and the World Wide Web |
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Guide to World Wide Web Sites and Searching Techniques |
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Summary of Communications Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web |
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Guide to World Wide Web Sites and Searching Techniques |
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Productivity Software Applications for Educators |
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1 | (1) |
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The Role of the Operating System |
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The Role of the User Interface |
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Starting a Software Application |
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Working with Software Applications |
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6 | (2) |
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Presentation Graphics Software |
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Personal Information Managers |
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Software Suites and Integrated Software |
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Graphics and Multimedia Software |
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Desktop Publishing Software |
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Paint/Image Editing Software |
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24 | (1) |
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Video and Audio Editing Software |
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25 | (1) |
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Multimedia Authoring Software |
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Web Page Authoring Software |
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26 | (1) |
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Software for School and Professional Use |
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School and Student Management Software |
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27 | (1) |
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Software for Home and Personal Use |
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Personal Finance Software |
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Personal Computer Entertainment Software |
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Learning Aids and Support Tools |
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Software Versions and Upgrades |
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Using Different Operating Systems |
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Using Different Software Versions |
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Working with Macintosh Computers and PCs |
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Creating a Teacher's Web Page |
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Summary of Productivity Software Applications for Educators |
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38 | (2) |
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Creating a Teacher's Web Page Using Microsoft Word |
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Hardware Applications for Educators |
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2 | (1) |
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The Components of the System Unit |
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5 | (1) |
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The Arithmetic/Logic Unit |
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Random Access Memory (RAM) |
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Expansion Slots and Expansion Cards |
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18 | (1) |
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Input Devices for Handheld Computers |
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Input Devices for Students with Exceptionalities |
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20 | (1) |
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Monitors and Display Devices |
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24 | (1) |
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Output Devices for Students with Exceptionalities |
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Storage Media and Devices |
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Characteristics of a Floppy Disk |
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High-Capacity Removable Disks |
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32 | (1) |
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Summary of Hardware Applications for Educators |
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36 | (2) |
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Integrating Multimedia and Educational Software Applications |
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4 | (1) |
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6 | (1) |
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Computer-Based Training (CBT) |
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Electronic Books and References |
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Multimedia Newspapers and Magazines (E-Zines) |
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Entertainment and Edutainment |
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14 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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Web-Based Training (WBT) and Distance Learning |
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K-12 Educational Software Applications |
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Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) |
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21 | (1) |
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Drill-and-Practice Software |
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Integrated Learning Systems |
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Applications for Students with Disabilities |
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24 | (1) |
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Curriculum-Specific Educational Software |
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25 | (3) |
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Creating Multimedia Applications |
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Obtaining Graphics for a Multimedia Application |
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28 | (1) |
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Multimedia and Web Authoring Software |
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29 | (1) |
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Why Are Multimedia Applications Important for Education? |
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Guide to Professional Educational Organizations |
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33 | (1) |
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Summary of Multimedia In Education |
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33 | (1) |
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Guide to Professional Educational Organizations |
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Education and Technology Integration |
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Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks |
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What Is Technology Integration? |
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Classroom Integration versus Traditional Computer Labs |
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5 | (2) |
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Integrating Technology into the Curriculum |
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Changing Instructional Strategies |
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Barriers to Technology Integration |
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Technology Integration and the Learning Process |
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Technology and the Learning Process |
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Strategies for Teaching with Technology |
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The Role of the School District |
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Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom |
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Using a Wireless Mobile Lab |
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18 | (1) |
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Planning Lessons with Technology |
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20 | (2) |
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22 | (3) |
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Getting Started at a New School |
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25 | (3) |
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Information About Technology |
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25 | (1) |
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26 | (1) |
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Creating an Integrated Learning Environment |
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28 | (1) |
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The Results of Technology Integration |
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30 | (1) |
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Learning Theories and Educational Research |
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31 | (1) |
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Summary of Education and Technology Integration |
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Learning Theories and Educational Research |
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Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum |
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Evaluating Educational Technology |
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Evaluating Software Applications |
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6 | (3) |
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration |
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Tools for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration |
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Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects |
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Putting it All Together --- Evaluating Technology Integration |
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21 | (5) |
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24 | (2) |
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Curriculum Integration Activities |
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26 | (15) |
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Finding Funds to Support Classroom Technology Integration |
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41 | (2) |
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Fundraising Drives and Contest |
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41 | (1) |
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Creating a Curriculum Page |
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Summary of Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (2) |
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46 | (1) |
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53 | (4) |
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Creating a Curriculum Page Using Microsoft Word |
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Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education |
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Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards |
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2 | (14) |
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Virus Detection and Removal |
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5 | (2) |
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Unauthorized Access and Use |
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7 | (1) |
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Hardware Theft and Vandalism |
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9 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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Ethics and the Information Age |
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Employee and Student Monitoring |
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19 | (1) |
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Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials |
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22 | (5) |
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24 | (1) |
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27 | (5) |
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29 | (1) |
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Educational Software on DVD-ROM |
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30 | (1) |
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Web-Based Distance Learning |
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31 | (1) |
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Guide to State, Federal, and Professional Organizations Web Sites |
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32 | (1) |
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Summary of Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education |
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33 | (1) |
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Summary of Teachers Discovering Computers |
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33 | (1) |
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34 | (2) |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (4) |
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Guide to State and Federal Government Educational Web Sites |
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Index |
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