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Overview
In western societies, the growth in use of information and communication technology (ICT) in schools and classroomsâ?”particularly in Internet connectivityâ?”has been rapid. A recent study showed that 82% of primary schools in New Zealand in 2002 and 78% of secondary schools in 2001 had internet connections. The web is clearly a vital tool for both teachers and students. This book is for people working in education and explores the dynamics of ICT use and the issues surrounding its implementation. Contributors examine ICT in the classroom and associated professional development, online professional and educational learning communities, virtual field trips, searching the World Wide Web, online plagiarism, the role of the ICT coordinator, cybersafety, and also explode some common assumptions about the potential of e-learning in schools.Synopsis
This resource for educators explores the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in schools and classrooms and considers related issues of professional development. Twelve contributions from academics and practitioners in New Zealand address such topics as the role of the ICT coordinator, the use of virtual field trips in the classroom, and the prevention of online plagiarism. The volume is distributed in the U.S. by ISBS. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Details
Published
May 1, 2005
Publisher
Otago University Press
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781877372018