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Synopsis
This volume considers the ways in which IT promotes learning and examines how research can perform a useful function by encouraging reflection on the part of teachers and the development and sharing of good practice. Examples of current research are included.
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Case studies explore ways to maximize creative use of information and communications technology (ICT) and offer recommendations relating to good practice in elementary classrooms. They report on software designed to stimulate critical argument in group discussions, factors that hinder or help group work, a photography project with aphasic students, gender and social status issues surrounding children's use of computers in Australian homes, and young authors of Web pages. Distributed by ISBS. Monteith teaches information technology at Sheffield Hallam University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)