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Are computers needed to satisfy the social and economic needs of developing countries? It is certainly true that governments of many of these countries have decided that computers are essential. Why have they done so? Why have computers... more
Are computers needed to satisfy the social and economic needs of developing countries? It is certainly true that governments of many of these countries have decided that computers are essential. Why have they done so? Why have computers entered the national economies of industrial nations so rapidly and pervasively? Are developing countries merely being forced to follow suit, or do they have their own reasons for using computers? In this introductory chapter we approach such questions and consider what functions computers serve in developing countries, what structures are needed for their introduction and what kinds of problems occur.
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In this chapter we discuss the Ministry of Education’s view of policy and practice. Where does the Minister stand on the issue of computers in schools? What political factors should he or she take into account, and are there likely short-... more
In this chapter we discuss the Ministry of Education’s view of policy and practice. Where does the Minister stand on the issue of computers in schools? What political factors should he or she take into account, and are there likely short- or medium-term gains and losses? What policy options are likely to be available to choose from? We outline the sort of national strategy Ministry officials might devise, and discuss where the Ministry can probably obtain advice and assistance. Finally, we raise the major issue of evaluation by the Ministry of its own progress in this field.
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Includes a large number of reports on British and US companies' experience with computers in company training, in such areas as banking, manufacturing, the retail trade, transport and energy.
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This paper stresses the importance of diffusing the results of educational research and development, particularly among dons, the academics of higher education.Diffusion can be examined within a framework of three classes of strategies... more
This paper stresses the importance of diffusing the results of educational research and development, particularly among dons, the academics of higher education.Diffusion can be examined within a framework of three classes of strategies for bringing about change: rational‐empirical, normative‐re‐educative, and power‐coercive. The Open University provides examples of strategies from each class, because staff of the Institute of Educational Technology, responsible for a large share of the University's educational research and development, are actively pursuing them. Their interactions with other parts of the University can be represented in a model.Like many models, this model is over‐simplified and over‐idealized. It is possible to provide examples of it working, but there are serious problems that hinder full development of the strategies on which the model is based. The problems hinge in particular upon resource shortages,‘translation’ difficulties between professionals, and the lack of products backed by valid evidence.The paper ends by summarizing what the Institute is attempting to do to mitigate these problems and by asking what is happening to persuade the dons in conventional British universities.
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... New information technology in the education of disabled children and adults. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: Author: Hawkridge, David G. Author: Vincent, Tom (b. 1935, d. ----. Author: Hales, Gerald. PUBLISHER: College-Hill Press (San... more
... New information technology in the education of disabled children and adults. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: Author: Hawkridge, David G. Author: Vincent, Tom (b. 1935, d. ----. Author: Hales, Gerald. PUBLISHER: College-Hill Press (San Diego, CA). SERIES TITLE: ...
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We may not be able to make you love reading, but computers in third world schools will lead you to love reading starting from now. Book is the window to open the new world. The world that you want is in the better stage and level. World... more
We may not be able to make you love reading, but computers in third world schools will lead you to love reading starting from now. Book is the window to open the new world. The world that you want is in the better stage and level. World will always guide you to even the prestige stage of the life. You know, this is some of how reading will give you the kindness. In this case, more books you read more knowledge you know, but it can mean also the bore is full.
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This chapter addresses the theme of interactive learning in higher education for distance and on-campus students. We focus on asynchronous digital audio (ADA), which we define and place in context among media used in education. We review... more
This chapter addresses the theme of interactive learning in higher education for distance and on-campus students. We focus on asynchronous digital audio (ADA), which we define and place in context among media used in education. We review the literature on interaction in education and learning and discuss briefly five types: learner-content, learner-learner, learner-teacher, learner-interface and teacher-content.
We examine opportunities for and outcomes from using ADA for interactive learning by distance and on-campus students at the University of Leicester, where podcasting and voice boards have been introduced into the teaching of a range of subjects. With a simple model, we discuss designing explicit interactive tasks for learners and provide evidence from two case studies of ADA, one using podcasting, the other voice boards. With the same model, we also discuss implicit interactive tasks for learners, illustrated by evidence from a case study of podcasting.
We recommend, based on our research and experience, further use of ADA with podcasts and voice boards, for interactive learning. We discuss future research, such as: Can ADA’s impact on students’ performance be measured? How much extra time do students commit to using ADA? What does ADA cost? How does audio feedback spark student-tutor dialogues, and what effects do these dialogues have? Can other disciplines benefit from using ADA and if so how? Are there advantages in using other voice tools such as voice e-mail and audio blogs to promote interactive learning? Further research is needed, although ADA interactive learning already offers much to learners at a distance and on-campus.
We examine opportunities for and outcomes from using ADA for interactive learning by distance and on-campus students at the University of Leicester, where podcasting and voice boards have been introduced into the teaching of a range of subjects. With a simple model, we discuss designing explicit interactive tasks for learners and provide evidence from two case studies of ADA, one using podcasting, the other voice boards. With the same model, we also discuss implicit interactive tasks for learners, illustrated by evidence from a case study of podcasting.
We recommend, based on our research and experience, further use of ADA with podcasts and voice boards, for interactive learning. We discuss future research, such as: Can ADA’s impact on students’ performance be measured? How much extra time do students commit to using ADA? What does ADA cost? How does audio feedback spark student-tutor dialogues, and what effects do these dialogues have? Can other disciplines benefit from using ADA and if so how? Are there advantages in using other voice tools such as voice e-mail and audio blogs to promote interactive learning? Further research is needed, although ADA interactive learning already offers much to learners at a distance and on-campus.