classroom and shows students how to develop professional portfolios showcasing their use of these tools. Designed for courses in educational technology, professional development, and curriculum and instruction for pre-service educators, the book outlines best practices for incorporating word processing, spreadsheets, and publishing applications into classroom instruction, along with information on using interactive electronic whiteboards, mobile devices, and multiple online Web 2.0 tools. Students learn how to use technology to support and communicate learning, design engaging learning experiences, and enhance professional growth. The book also provides valuable information on technology standards, digital citizenship, web literacy, and copyright law. Teaching with Technology helps students embrace the radical changes technology has brought to classrooms and prepares them to most easily and successfully incorporate diverse technologies into their own classroom teaching.Rhonda Bonnstetter earned her M.S. in math education and holds both an Ed.S. in technology for education and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction. Dr. Bonnstetter is a professor of education and the past chair of the School of Education at Southwest Minnesota State University. A former high-school mathematics teacher, she has been extensively involved in workshops and professional collaborations with schools and teachers throughout southwestern Minnesota."

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