The Secret Reasons Why Teachers Are Not Using Web 2.0 Tools and What School Librarians Can

This compact volume on technology in the classroom examines the adoption of web technologies by K-12 educators and explores reasons for resistance to new technologies and strategies for getting the most out of interactive digital resources. Beginning with an exploration of available technologies, the work discusses barriers to adoption; including the digital divide between wealthy and less advantaged institutions and students, and lag in pedagogical support; web 2.0 strategies for school libraries; and practical plans for librarians to serve as a technological bridge for teachers and students. The work includes screenshots, practical tips and technical sidebars. Creighton is a school library media specialist in Atlanta, Georgia. Linworth is an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Peggy Milam Creighton, PhD, is a writer, speaker, and educator with an interest in educational technology. She is currently a school library media specialist in Atlanta, GA.