Role of ICT
Published on 31. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-8264-5864-3 (ISBN)
Description
Since the "Role of IT" was first written in 1995, there have been many important developments in the perception and practice of IT, not least with the addition of the all-important "C" of Communication to the acronym. The potential of the Internet, email and the World Wide Web had been recognized at this stage but was of only minimal significance to the practice of teachers in the classroom. Today, however, information and communications technologies lie at the very heart of policy-making in education. This fully updated second edition assesses this seismic change.
Reviews / Votes
"In 'The Role of ICT,' Loveless takes a thoughtful look at technology and its impact... Loveless builds a convincing argument to claim that ICT capability in the twenty-first century has moved beyond the technology to become and issue of teaching and learning, influenced by factors beyond the classroom.... Loveless puts forward a number of powerful themes.... From beginning to end, Loveless' book reflects a delightful integration of research and practical experience. She seamlessly weaves concrete examples for teachers through the ideas and investigations of forward thinkers and through progressive ways of thinking about ICT capability.... The research supporting the themes and examples is solid. Loveless is clearly familiar with the literature and research in the field. The bibliography alone would be valuable as a reading list for ICT and education.... The ways of thinking about ICT capability presented throughout the book represent the exciting transformations of ICT and pedagogical practices that are happening in many venues around the world." -Gail Kopp, Canadian Journal of Education, Vol. 27, No. 2&3, 2002More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
248 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-5864-3 (9780826458643)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
10/1995
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
€41.03
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Person
Avril Loveless is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University of Brighton.
Content
Questions for teachers: why ICT? - Communications: Exchanging and sharing information - Finding things out - Developing ideas and making things happen - ICT for all: empowerment and limitations - Preparation, planning and review - The role of ICT in the classroom - Appendix: Keeping up to date