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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Tech Tools for Learning
SERIES EDITOR: JUDI REPMAN
Supplying essential guides for school librarians, teachers, young adult public librarians, and school administrators, the books in the Tech
Tools for Learning series explain how to effectively use state-of-the-art technology tools to facilitate student learning and achievement.
3D Printing
A Powerful New Curriculum Tool for Your School Library
LESLEY M. CANO
“ introduction and instruction manual which is very highly recommended
Exceptionally well written, organized and presented . . . an ideal
for the reference collections of public, corporate, governmental, and
academic libraries. ”
—Midwest Book Review, October 21, 2015
This fascinating primer illustrates how 3D printing can be used in different curriculum areas
to engage and inspire your K–12 students. You’ll gain insight into the printing process and
August 2015, 187pp, 7x10 learn how to best utilize multi-dimensional equipment in your library. Written in non-
Print: 978-1-61069-977-8 technical language, the book introduces the technology, shows how to get started, and
$45.00, £35.00, €41.00
eBook: 978-1-61069-978-5 offers ideas for creating project-based learning models.
FEATURES
• Includes an appendix of resources for school librarians to get the most out of three-
dimensional design and printing
Using Images to Teach
Critical Thinking Skills
Visual Literacy and Digital Photography
DIANE M. CORDELL
Research indicates that 75 to 90 percent of classroom learning occurs through the visual
system, making visual literacy a key component of information literacy and of critical
thinking—a requirement throughout the Common Core standards. It’s no surprise then
that visual literacy is increasingly recognized as a competency that should be part of every
student’s skill set. Fortunately, this critical skill can be incorporated into existing curriculum,
and this book shows you how to do just that.
November 2015, 123pp, 7x10 FEATURES
Print: 978-1-4408-3515-5
$45.00, £35.00, €41.00 • Discusses visual literacy, critical thinking, and photography
eBook: 978-1-4408-3516-2
• Shows that librarians are often key to teaching and supporting visual literacy
• Provides a nontechnical approach anyone can use
• Fits with the popular makerspace movement
• Offers activities with standards and essential questions to help teachers insert these
suggested activities into their lesson plans
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