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   ICT: Changing Education » Read Now

   by Chris Abbott. 130 pgs.

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   Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is changing the face of education. In this timely and accessible book, Chris Abbott examines the process by which ICT, and its role in relation to literacy has become central to national educational policies.
   
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   ICT, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum: Subject to Change » Read Now

   by Avril Loveless, Viv Ellis. 240 pgs.

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   This book explores the impact new information and communication technologies are having on teaching and the way children learn. The book addresses key issues across all phases of primary and secondary education, both in the UK and internationally. ICT, Pedagogy and the Curriculum looks at the...

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   This book explores the impact new information and communication technologies are having on teaching and the way children learn. The book addresses key issues across all phases of primary and secondary education, both in the UK and internationally. ICT, Pedagogy and the Curriculum looks at the relationship between ICT, paradigms of teaching and learning, and the way in which curriculum subjects are represented. Three principal areas are addressed: * the wider perception of ICT in society, culture and schooling * the challenges to pedagogy * the way in which ICT not only supports learning and teaching but changes the nature of curriculum subjects. The tensions between the use of technology to replicate traditional practices, and the possibilities for transforming the curriculum and pedagogy are explored, offering an original and distinctively critical perspective on the way in which we understand ICT in education. It will be of interest to all primary and secondary teachers and those in initial teacher training who are concerned about current technology initiatives in education and how to respond to them.

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   Information and Communication Technologies: Visions and Realities (Chap. 14 "Learning and Education in an Information Society") » Read Now

   by William H. Dutton, Malcolm Peltu. 487 pgs.

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   Information and Communication Technologies Visions and Realities illuminates the social and economic implications of advances in information and communication technologies. It has been written and edited to reach a broad audience across the social sciences interested in constructive ways of thinking...

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   Information and Communication Technologies Visions and Realities illuminates the social and economic implications of advances in information and communication technologies. It has been written and edited to reach a broad audience across the social sciences interested in constructive ways of thinking about the social dynamics of the revolution in digital media. Based on a decade of research undertaken by the UK's Programme on Information and Communication Technologies (PICT), this book explains: BL how social factors influence technological innovation and convergence; BL why organizations seek to transform work, services, and management; BL ways in which households domesticate new media; and BL how public policy and regulation shape the impact of technology on employment, media concentration, privacy, and access in an information society. The thirty contributors include leading figures in the field such as Walter Baer, Jay Blumler, Peter Cochrane, Rod Coombs, Bill Dutton, Chris Freeman, Nicholas Garnham, John Goddard, Kenneth Kraemer, Donald MacKenzie, Robin Mansell, Bill Melody, Roger Silverstone, Robin Williams, and Steve Woolgar.

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   Technology Applications in Education: A Learning View (Chap. 15 "Learning Futures: An English Perspective on Information and Communication Technologies in Education") » Read Now

   by Harold F. O'Neil Jr., Ray S. Perez. 372 pgs.

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   This volume identifies promising learning, teaching, and assessment strategies for the use and assessment of technology in educational settings, specifically: *educational context (e.g., organizational and structural factors that contribute to the effective use of technology in school settings);...

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   This volume identifies promising learning, teaching, and assessment strategies for the use and assessment of technology in educational settings, specifically: *educational context (e.g., organizational and structural factors that contribute to the effective use of technology in school settings); *promising learning and teaching strategies; *promising technology-based assessment procedures and methods; *policy implementation issues; and *a summary of current research on the effective use of technology in education. Chapter authors represent a variety of perspectives and disciplines, from computer science, cognitive and educational psychology, and educational administration. Authors represent government, business, and university communities from within and outside the U.S. These multiple perspectives contribute to the overall understanding of current technology use in education and help in identifying future research needs. Technology Applications in Education: A Learning View explores the state of the art of technology in K-16 education from a learning perspective rather than a hardware/software view. It is designed for professionals and graduate students in the educational technology, training, assessment/evaluation, school administration, military psychology, and educational psychology communities. This book is characterized in the following montage of factors: *the primacy of learning as a focus for technology implementation; *a focus on technology uses in K-16 education; *a focus on the assessment of both individuals and teams; *a broad variety of methodological approaches from qualitative to instructional design to quantitative (e.g., structural equation modeling); *a need to support the development of technology-based curriculum and tools; and *a need for theory-driven and evaluation studies to increase our knowledge.

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   The Design of Effective ICT-Supported Learning Activities: Exemplary Models, Changing Requirements, and New Possibilities, in Language, Learning & Technology » Read Now

   by Cameron Richards. 20 pgs.

   Collections: Education, Entire Library
   
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   Teachers' Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills and Practices of Using ICT, in Journal of Technology and Teacher Education » Read Now

   by Kai Hakkarainen, Hanni Muukonen, Lasse Lipponen, Liisa Ilomaki, Marjaana Rahikainen, Erno Lehtinen. 17 pgs.

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   Handbook of International Research in Mathematics Education ("Information and Communication Technologies: Their Influence on Contents, Teacher Education, and Classroom Organization" begins on p. 156) » Read Now

   by Lyn D. English, Maria Bartolini Bussi, Graham A. Jones, Richard A. Lesh, Dina Tirosh. 835 pgs.

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   This state-of-the-art Handbook brings together important mathematics education research that makes a difference in both theory and practice--research that: *anticipates problems and needed knowledge before they become impediments to progress; *interprets future-oriented problems into researchable...

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   This state-of-the-art Handbook brings together important mathematics education research that makes a difference in both theory and practice--research that: *anticipates problems and needed knowledge before they become impediments to progress; *interprets future-oriented problems into researchable issues; *presents the implications of research and theory development in forms that are useful to practitioners and policymakers; and *facilitates the development of research communities to focus on neglected priorities or strategic opportunities. The volume represents a genuine attempt by contributors from around the world to advance the discipline, rather than simply review what has been done and what exists. The Handbook was developed in response to a number of major global catalysts for change, including the impact of national and international mathematics comparative assessment studies; the social, cultural, economic, and political influences on mathematics education and research; the influence of progressively sophisticated and available technology; and the increasing globalization of mathematics education and research. From these catalysts have emerged specific priority themes and issues for mathematics education research in the 21st century. Three key themes were identified for attention in this volume: *life-long democratic access to powerful mathematical ideas; *advances in research methodologies; and *influences of advanced technologies. Each of these themes is examined in terms of learners, teachers, and learning contexts, with theory development as an important component of all these aspects. Dynamic and forward looking, the Handbook of International Research in Mathematics Education is distinguished by its focus on new and emerging theoretical models, perspectives, and research methodologies; its uniformly high standard of scholarship; and its emphasis on the international nature of mathematics education research. It is an essential volume for all researchers, professionals, and students interested in mathematics education research in particular and, more generally, in international developments and future directions in the broad field of educational research.

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   Teaching and Learning with ICT in the Primary School (Great Britain) » Read Now

   by Marilyn Leask, John Meadows. 272 pgs.

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   The internet and other forms of ICT are changing teaching practice and learning in the UK and Europe. This book introduces teachers to the range of ways in which ICT can be used to support and extend the teaching and learning opportunities.
   
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   Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in an Elementary School: Students' Engagement in Higher Order Thinking, in Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia » Read Now

   by Cher Ping Lim, Lee Yong Tay. 27 pgs.

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    Information and Communication Technologies in Finnish Early Childhood Environments, in Childhood Education » Read Now

    by Marja Kankaanranta, Marjatta Kangassalo. 6 pgs.

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    Learning through ICT in Swedish Early Childhood Education from a Pedagogical Perspective of Quality, in Childhood Education » Read Now

    by Sonja Sheridan, Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson. 7 pgs.

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    Learning to Teach ICT in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience » Read Now

    by Steve Kennewell, John Parkinson, Howard Tanner. 216 pgs.

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    This book is designed specifically for students training to teach ICT as a curriculum subject at secondary level. It develops the key ideas of teaching and learning ICT in a structured, accessible way, and provides a wealth of ideas and inspiration for the learning teacher. Key areas covered are:...

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    This book is designed specifically for students training to teach ICT as a curriculum subject at secondary level. It develops the key ideas of teaching and learning ICT in a structured, accessible way, and provides a wealth of ideas and inspiration for the learning teacher. Key areas covered are: *the place and nature of ICT as a curriculum subject *analysing and developing your own subject knowledge *planning schemes of work, individual lessons, activities and resources *monitoring, assessment and exams *ICT across the curriculum *differentiation and special educational needs *professional development Throughout the book there are useful tasks and activities to help you analyse your own teaching and explore the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful teacher of ICT. Rooted in best practice and up-to-the-minute research, this book is also the ideal refresher for more experienced ICT teachers.

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    Academic and Educational Development: Research, Evaluation and Changing Practice in Higher Education (Chap. 11 "Developing Research Based Learning Using ICT in Higher Education Curricula: The Role of Research and Evaluation") » Read Now

    by James Wisdom, Ranald MacDonald. 244 pgs.

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    This practice-oriented book brings together leading research and evaluation approaches and supporting case studies from leading educational researchers and innovative teachers.With the emphasis on change, innovation and developing best practice in higher education, it is essential that those...

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    This practice-oriented book brings together leading research and evaluation approaches and supporting case studies from leading educational researchers and innovative teachers.With the emphasis on change, innovation and developing best practice in higher education, it is essential that those involved in actually developing, researching or implementing approaches to teaching, learning or management, are informed by the experiences of others. The emphasis of this book is on changing practice in higher education; how developments come about; what research underpins desirable development; and the impact of development of student learning, staff expertise and institutional practice and policy.

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    Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Pupils with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms: Do the Software and the Instruction Method Affect Their Behavior?, in Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia » Read Now

    by Christina Solomonidou, Fotini Garagouni-Areou, Maria Zafiropoulou. 20 pgs.

    Collections: Education, Entire Library
    
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    Families, Cultural Resources and the Digital Divide: ICTs and Educational (Dis)advantage, in Australian Journal of Education » Read Now

    by Lawrence Angus, Ilana Snyder, Wendy Sutherland-Smith. 22 pgs.

    Collections: Education, Entire Library
    
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    ICT and Numeracy in the Knowledge Era: Creating Contexts for New Understandings, in Childhood Education » Read Now

    by Anna Kilderry, Nicola Yelland, Vicky Lazaridis, Silvana Dragicevic. 6 pgs.

    Collections: Education, Entire Library