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Books

These books are among the classics in Educational Technology. They are good references relevant to the topic and field applications. For books not owned by the UMD Library check with the UMD Interlibrary Loan Unit.

• Anderson, C.J. & Veljkov, M.D. (1990). Creating Interactive Multimedia. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman.
• Anglin, G.J. (1991). Instructional Technology: Past, present and future. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
• Baker, E. & O'Neil, H.F. (1994). Technological Assessment in Education and Training. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
• Banathy, B. (1993). A Systems View of Education. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Berk, E. & Devlin, J. (1991). Hypertext/Hypermedia Handbook. New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Brien, R. & Eastman, N. (1994). Cognitive Science and Instruction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Cannings, T. & Finkel, L. (1993). The Technology Age Classroom. Wilsonville, OR: Franklin, Beedle & Assoc. UMD library call number: LB1028.5 .C355.
• Carroll, J. (1990). The Nurnberg Funnel: Designing Minimalist Instruction for Practical Computer Skill. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
• Cascading Style Sheets - Listing of some good selections.
• Color - Selections from the classics to modern thought.
• Cuban, L. (1986).Teachers and Machines: The Classroom Use of Technology Since 1920. NY: Teachers College Press. UMD library call number: LB1028.3 .C8 1986.
• Dick, W. & Carey, L. (1990). The Systematic Design of Instruction. (3rd Ed) Glenview, IL: Scott Foresman.
• Dreamweaver - Titles ranging for version 2.0 and up.
• Duffy, T. & Jonassen, D. (1992). Constructivism and the Technology of Instruction. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
• Dwyer, F.M. (1987). Enhancing Visualized Instruction. State College, PA: Learning Services.
• Flagg, B. (1990). Formative Evaluation for Educational Technologies. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
• Fleming, M. & Levie, W.H. (1993). Instructional Message Design (Revised Ed). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Gagne, R. (1986). Instructional Technology: Foundations. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum Assoc.
• Gagne, R., Briggs, L. & Wager, W. (1988). Principles of Instructional Design. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
• Gayeski, D. (1993). Multimedia for Learning. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Gentry, C. (1994). Introduction to Instructional Development. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
• Gery, G. (1991). Electronic Performance Support Systems. Boston, MA: Weingarten.
• Hanclosky, W. (1995) Principles of Media Development. White Plains, NY: Knowledge Industry Publications.
• Hannum, W. & Hansen, C. (1989). ISD in Large Organizations. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Press.
• Harasim, L. (1994). Global Networks. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
• Harasim, L., Hiltz, S.R., Teles, L. & Turoff, M. (1995) Learning Networks: A Field Guide to Teaching and Learning Online. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
• Hartley, J. (1985). Designing Instructional Text (2nd Edition). NY: Nichols Publishing Co.
• House, W. (1974). The Politics of Educational Innovation. Berkeley, CA: McCutchan. UMD library call number: LB1027 .H57.
• Jonassen, D.H. & Mandl, H. (1990). Designing Hypermedia for Learning. New York: Springer-Verlag.
• Jonassen, D.H. (1985). The Technology of Text. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Kaufman, R., Rojas, A.M., & Mayer, H. (1993). Needs Assessment: A User's Guide. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Kearsley, G. & Lynch, W. (1994). Educational Technology: Leadership Perspectives. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Kearsley, G., Hunter, B., & Furlong, M. (1992). We Teach With Technology. Wilsonville, OR: Franklin, Beedle & Assoc.
• Kegan, M. (1995). Scenario Educational Software: Design and Development of Discovery Learning. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Lochte, R. (1992). Interactive Television and Instruction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications
• Mager, R. (1984). Preparing Instructional Objectives. Belmont, CA: Lake Publishers.
• Mager, R. (1988). Making Instruction Work. Belmont, CA: Lake Publishers.
• McLellan, H. (1995). Situated Learning. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (1996). Distance Education: A Systems View. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
• Morrison, J. (1991). Training for Performance: Principles of Applied Human Learning. NY: Wiley.
• Newby, T. , Stephich, D. (1996) Instructional Technology for Teaching and Learning: Designing Instruction, Integrating Computers, and Using Media. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
• Nix, D. & Spiro, R. (1990). Cognition, Education, and Multimedia. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum Assoc.
• Pettersson, R. (1990). Visuals for Information. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Reigeluth, C. & Garfinkle, R. (1994). Systematic Change in Education. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Reigeluth, C. (1983). Instructional Design: Theories and Models. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum Assoc. UMD library call number: LB1025.2.I646 1983.
• Reiser, R.A. & Gagne, R.M. (1983). Selecting Media for Instruction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Richey, R. (1986). The Theoretical and Conceptual Basis of Instructional Theory. London: Kogan Page.
• Romiszowski, A.J. (1988). The Selection and Use of Instructional Media (2nd Edition). Chicago, IL: Nichols Publishing Co.
• Saettler, P. (1990). The Evolution of American Educational Technology. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
• Salomon, G. (1979). Interaction of Media, Cognition, & Learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
• Schramm, W. (1977). Big Media, Little Media. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications. UMD library call number: LB1028.3 .S37.
• Slavin, R. (1990). Co-operative Learning: Theory, research and practice. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
• Snyder, T. & Palmer, J. (1986). In Search of the Most Amazing Thing. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
• Spector, J., Polson, M.C., & Muraida, D.J. (1993). Automating Instructional Design: Concepts and Issues. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Stevens, G. & Stevens, E. (1995). Designing Electronic Performance Systems. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Towne, D.M. (1995). Learning and Instruction in Simulation Environments. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Web Design - This link includes volumes on web architecture, planning and designing sites, navigation, creating course web sites, information design, usability, principles of web design, and more!
• Web Typography - Look here for books on typography on the web.
• West, C.K., Farmer, J.A., & Wolff, P.M. (1991). Instructional Design: Implications from Cognitive Science. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. UMD library call number: LB1028.38 .W47 1991.
• Willis, B. (1994). Distance Education: A Practical Guide. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Wilson, B.G. (1996). Constructivist Learning Environments: Case Studies in Instructional Design. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
• Worthern, B.R. & Sanders, J.R. (1987). Educational Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines. NY: Longman.