Free eBooks by Dave Moursund

This short MS Word eBook provides an overview of a large and complex field—problem solving and roles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in problem solving.

This short PDF eBook provides an overview of a large and complex field—problem solving and roles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in problem solving.

This short MS Word format book is intended primarily for preservice and inservice teachers of K-12 students, and the teachers of these teachers. In this book, the term problem solving includes posing and solving problems, posing and accomplishing tasks, posing and answering questions, and posing and making decisions.

Problem solving is an integral component of every academic discipline. Humans solve problems using their physical and mental capabilities, and tools that they have developed. The Information Age has brought us a wide range of computer-based tools that are powerful aids to problem solving. Now, more than ever, it is important to stress problem solving and higher-order critical thinking throughout our educational system.

In this MS Word document version of the book, the term problem solving includes posing and solving problems, posing and accomplishing tasks, posing and answering questions, and posing and making decisions. Problem solving is an integral component of every academic discipline.

The book explores how Information and Communication Technology (including calculators and computers) aid both your physical capabilities and your mental capabilities. By learning to make effective use of ICT tools, you can improve your problem-solving capabilities.