Computers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change
Computers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change

Author: Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-09-22

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 113562707X

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Computers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change: An Introduction for Teachers, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction to using computers in educational settings. What distinguishes this text from others on the topic is its focus on: *the issue of how computers are redefining our culture and society and the work of schools; *the idea of using the computer as a tool for increasing efficiency and productivity in curriculum; and *the concept of the computer as a tool not only for efficiency, but actually as a means of enhancing intelligence. This text provides students with an introduction to basic computer skills and experience, enhanced by helpful pedagogical aids, including case studies and highlighted features, such as Portfolio Development, Reflective Practice, Computing Timelines, Filmographies, bibliographical sources, and a text-linked glossary of key computer terms. New in the Second Edition: In addition to being thoroughly updated, a new section has been added to Chapter 1, "Creating an Electronic Portfolio," with activities linked to the standards for educational computing established by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Electronic portfolio activities at the end of each chapter give students the hands-on practical skills they need and, at the same time, cover the necessary theoretical and conceptual material for an introductory educational computing course.

Microcomputers in Early Childhood Education
Microcomputers in Early Childhood Education

Author: John T. Pardeck

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-02-04

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 042976622X

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Originally published in 1989, this book differed from others on the topic of microcomputers and education at the time, in that it focuses on the influence that microcomputer technology has on children in their early years, specially pre-school and elementary ages. Microcomputers have the capacity to do great harm as well as good and a full explanation of the technical and philosophical issues involved will be of interest to a number of disciplines. Other topics explored are – the potential uses of microcomputer-technology in early childhood education and current research and theory building on microcomputers and early education. This book should be read by teachers, sociologists, psychologists and researchers in education.

Using Microcomputers in Schools
Using Microcomputers in Schools

Author: Colin Terry

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 1984-01

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 9780893971724

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Discusses Impact of Information Technology. Describes Projects Where Micros Were Successfully Used in Teaching & Shows Teachers Their Potential Uses

Computers in Third-World Schools
Computers in Third-World Schools

Author: David Hawkridge

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-07-27

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1349207934

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The reasons why governments of developing countries should put computer technology in their schools are highly controversial, but no less than the actual use being made of these comparatively expensive machines and their software. This book looks at experience in African, Asian and Arabic-speaking countries that already have computers in some of their schools. It is based mainly on research in China, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Tunisia. The authors debate policy and practice in the light of experience to date. They identify the rationales commonly deployed by Ministries of Education and international agencies, but argue themselves for a long-term view of the potential of computers to liberalise education, and through such education to reduce dependency and inequity.

Microcomputers in Schools
Microcomputers in Schools

Author: Commonwealth Secretariat, London (England).

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9780850923636

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This report is about information technology in the classroom and is designed to provide information to anyone who might be involved in the planning and implementation of a national program for the introduction of computers into schools. The first of two sections of the report examines the background against which policy decisions can be made, outlining the kinds of educational activities that can be supported by computers and some of the reasons normally given for introducing information technology into education. The second section considers the kind of support structures that will facilitate the implementation of a national computer education project and examines the main cost items involved in such an implementation. It is noted that the experience of educators at a pan-Commonwealth meeting held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in May 1986 was particularly helpful in writing this report, and it is their point of view that supports the formation of policy on the use of microcomputers in education in developing Commonwealth countries. This paper reflects experience brought to the meeting from Barbados, Great Britain, Canada, Cyprus, India, Kenya, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Trinidad and Tobago. (DB)