Never Mind The Laptops

Author : Bob Johnstone
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595288421
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Never Mind the Laptops written by Bob Johnstone and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What we all hope for our children's education is undiminished curiosity and creativeness, and solid practical preparation for adult work. Today, there's no doubt that easy access to computers is vital for students. Bob Johnstone has brilliantly and passionately told the story of the worldwide struggle to make today's equivalent of the pencil accessible to all students." -Victor K. McElheny, author of "Watson and DNA" If every kid had a laptop computer, what would difference would it make to their learning? And to their prospects? Today, these are questions that all parents, teachers, school administrators, and politicians must ask themselves. Bob Johnstone provides a definitive answer to the conundrum of computers in the classroom. His conclusion: we owe it to our kids to educate them in the medium of their time. In this book he tells the extraordinary story of the world's first laptop school. How daring educators at an independent girls' school in Melbourne, Australia, empowered their students by making laptops mandatory. And how they solved all the obstacles to laptop learning, including teacher training. Their example spread to thousands of other schools worldwide. Especially in America, where it inspired the largest educational technology initiative in US history-the State of Maine issuing laptops to every seventh-grader in its public school system. This lively, intriguing, anecdote-rich account is based on hundreds of interviews. In it, you'll meet the visionary leaders, inspirational principals, heroic teachers, and their endlessly-surprising students who showed what computers in the classroom are really for.

Author : Bob Johnstone
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1469720531
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Never Mind the Laptops written by Bob Johnstone and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-08-17 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What we all hope for our children's education is undiminished curiosity and creativeness, and solid practical preparation for adult work. Today, there's no doubt that easy access to computers is vital for students. Bob Johnstone has brilliantly and passionately told the story of the worldwide struggle to make today's equivalent of the pencil accessible to all students." -Victor K. McElheny, author of "Watson and DNA" If every kid had a laptop computer, what would difference would it make to their learning? And to their prospects? Today, these are questions that all parents, teachers, school administrators, and politicians must ask themselves. Bob Johnstone provides a definitive answer to the conundrum of computers in the classroom. His conclusion: we owe it to our kids to educate them in the medium of their time. In this book he tells the extraordinary story of the world's first laptop school. How daring educators at an independent girls' school in Melbourne, Australia, empowered their students by making laptops mandatory. And how they solved all the obstacles to laptop learning, including teacher training. Their example spread to thousands of other schools worldwide. Especially in America, where it inspired the largest educational technology initiative in US history-the State of Maine issuing laptops to every seventh-grader in its public school system. This lively, intriguing, anecdote-rich account is based on hundreds of interviews. In it, you'll meet the visionary leaders, inspirational principals, heroic teachers, and their endlessly-surprising students who showed what computers in the classroom are really for.

Author : Dan Gookin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0764588834
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Laptops For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-12-27 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a generous dash of humor and fun, bestselling author Dan Gookin shows people how to select the right machine and tackle typical laptop challenges Laptop sales recently surpassed those of desktop machines-a trend that seems likely to continue A must for laptop newbies as well as road warriors who need to get the most out of their machines Covers synchronizing with the desktop, accessing the desktop remotely, coordinating e-mail pickup between two machines, wireless networking, managing power, and securing a laptop

Author : Peter Lilley
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780749438746
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hacked, Attacked & Abused written by Peter Lilley and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International research has concluded that one of the largest risks to any business now comes from criminal attacks on their technology. The business world is totally dependent on technology, yet in many cases the users of such technology are ignorant of the risks inherent in it. The sheer number of recent 'hacker attacks' and the incidence of Internet viruses demonstrate how prevalent such action is becoming, and how susceptible business is to it. This work is an investigation into all these known technological risk areas and a non-technical evaluation of the problem with numerous real examples of electronic crime and fraud. It also delivers practical, specific advice on how to identify and prevent electronic crime.

Author : Mark Warschauer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Laptops and Literacy written by Mark Warschauer and published by . This book was released on 2006-09-25 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines laptop use in classrooms and how it influences literacy, discussing reading and writing challenges of the twenty-first century, the history of computer use in schools, research on schools implementing one-on-one computing, and other related topics.

Author : N. K. McCarthy
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071790403
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Computer Incident Response Planning Handbook: Executable Plans for Protecting Information at Risk written by N. K. McCarthy and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncertainty and risk, meet planning and action. Reinforce your organization’s security posture using the expert information contained in this tactical guide. The Computer Incident Response Planning Handbook: Executable Plans for Protecting Information at Risk shows you how to build and manage successful response plans for the cyber incidents that have become inevitable for organizations of any size. Find out why these plans work. Learn the step-by-step process for developing and managing plans built to address the wide range of issues organizations face in times of crisis. Contains the essentials for developing both data breach and malware outbreak response plans—and best practices for maintaining those plans Features ready-to-implement CIRPs—derived from living incident response plans that have survived the rigors of repeated execution and numerous audits Clearly explains how to minimize the risk of post-event litigation, brand impact, fines and penalties—and how to protect shareholder value Supports corporate compliance with industry standards and requirements, including PCI, HIPAA, SOX, and CA SB-24

Author : Nancy C. Muir
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470637285
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Laptops For Seniors For Dummies® written by Nancy C. Muir and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-12 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-understand advice for seniors who want to get up and running with their laptops Laptop popularity is on the rise among computer buyers, including seniors. For anyone in the over-60 age group who is eager to get started with a laptop, this is the book for you! Laptops are ideal for seniors who travel and want to stay in contact with family and friends. You'll learn how to select the laptop that is right for you; get familiar with the hardware, operating system, and software; understand files and folders; and connect to other wireless technology. Featuring a larger font for text and larger sizes for images, this easy-to-understand book begins with the basics and progresses to step-by-step coverage of how to establish positive habits and avoid common pitfalls. With this guide, you'll feel confident about staying safe online when banking, shopping, or chatting. Seniors are becoming more adventurous when purchasing a computer, and laptops are increasing in popularity among the 60+ age group demographic Covers the basics: selecting the right laptop for your needs, using the keyboard and mouse, finding your way around Windows 7, using the Internet, and more Assures you about staying safe online and keeping your information private when shopping, e-mailing family and friends, banking, researching, and more Features a large font and large images for easy reading This gentle introduction will get you started using your laptop today!

Author : David M. Fetterman
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ethnography written by David M. Fetterman and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1989-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides an up-to-date account of ethnographic research methods. Using examples from many social science disciplines, the author introduces: paradigms used in ethnography, field work, equipment needed, analysis of data, differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative approaches, the nature of the environment of contemporary ethnographic research, and writing the report. Throughout the author provides insights into putting people at ease and research ethics; he also includes a thorough introduction to microcomputer hardware and software useful in ethnographic studies.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Director written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Learning and Leading with Technology written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: