Interactive Distance Learning in PreK 12 Settings or Pro Office 2007 Development with VSTO

Interactive Distance Learning in PreK-12 Settings: A Handbook of Possibilities

Author: Jan M Yates

This practical book shows how to integrate elements of distance learning into PreK-12 settings. With emphasis on Internet-based delivery formats, Yates presents the latest research and proven techniques for creating effective distance-learning opportunities that enhance student achievement.

School Library Journal

Interactive distance learning technology includes any technology that brings outside learning resources into the classroom. They can be delayed-time (audiopage, video, CD-ROM, etc.) or real-time communication sources (online chats, audioconference, virtual-learning areas, etc.). In this thorough overview, Yates has included useful information for teachers and librarians new to their use and veterans. Although the emphasis is on Web-based sources, others may also be applied. The author encourages readers to start small by introducing these resources into existing lessons as enrichment. Chapters detailing the background, models, and applications of interactive distance learning are included as are discussions of supporting technologies and evaluating activities. Since Internet addresses do change, additional descriptive information is provided so sites can be found more easily if moved. References are provided at the end of each section.-Jessica Foster, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments
	Preface
1	An Introduction to the Use of Interactive Distance Learning Technologies	1
2	Background of Interactive Distance Learning Technologies	13
3	Models of Interactive Distance Learning Activities	55
4	Interactive Distance Learning Settings	101
5	Interactive Distance Learning Technology Applications	117
6	Support for Interactive Distance Learning Activities	177
7	Evaluation of Interactive Distance Learning Activities	229
	Afterword	265
	Index	267

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Pro Office 2007 Development with VSTO

Author: Ty Anderson

Experienced author Ty Anderson cuts to the chase in explaining how professional Microsoft Office 2007 solution developers get the job done. Ty is a professional Microsoft application developer working each and every day with the VSTO technology, and his real–world experience will teach you exactly what you need to know to excel in your professional development career.

Pro Office 2007 Development with VSTO takes you far beyond traditional VBA programming, showing you how to transform Microsoft Office 2007 into a complete enterprise application development platform. By the end of the book, you will be creating your own powerful, customized Office Business Applications (OBAs), using the techniques Ty has taught you throughout. The author demonstrates how to leverage all aspects of the Microsoft Office application platform (covering Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and InfoPath) so you can create OBAs that increase information worker productivity, unlock business data stored in documents, reduce end–user training costs, increase developer productivity, and reduce IT operations costs.

This book takes you beyond the basics of VSTO with expert topics such as automation with the Office Application object models and includes detailed examples throughout.

What you’ll learn

Understand and leverage Microsoft Office Application object models.

Build Microsoft Office application–level add–ins.

Create and publish document–level add–ins.

Integrate external data into Office applications and documents.

Integrate SharePoint data with Office.

Buildworkflows.

Perform deployments of your solutions and manage delivery of updates.

Who is this book for

This book is for Professional Microsoft Office application developers (and those aspiring to be so) who are interested in creating enterprise applications on the solid base of Microsoft Office 2007. The complexity of the examples assumes an intermediate–to–advanced level of experience with Microsoft .NET. Proficient VBA developers wishing to take their skills to the next level will also benefit by this book.

About the Apress Pro Series

The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder.

You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard–won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career.