Predicting the Future of Computers in Schools – A Reflection Paper?
Résumé
Over the last 25 years advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have led to significant changes in the way that computers are used within an educational context. As schools in many ways reflect a microcosm of society, one consequence for the school community is that the relationship between the computers and the computer users has become increasingly complex. There has been a blurring of the traditional clearly defined boundaries, not only between home and school computer use, but also within schools in the way that teaching and learning are carried out. This blurring may be attributed to many factors, but the continuing miniaturisation, portability and ubiquity of the computer itself is probably the most important. For many students the computer, as well as being an obligatory fashion accessory, is seen as indispensable. The thought of having to function without a computer is something for many students is hard to envisage. The only certainty for students, teachers and school managers is the continuous evolution of computers will lead to a constantly changing digital landscape.
Domaines
Informatique [cs]Origine | Fichiers produits par l'(les) auteur(s) |
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