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Howkins, John, Ed.; Valantin, Robert, Ed. – 1997
This publication describes the rationale for and processes of a 5-day workshop conducted in 1996 to build an understanding about the complexities of information communication technologies (ICT) and development, in order to assist in the preparation of reports for the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD). The…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Communications, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
Download full textAmir, Pervaiz; Knipscheer, Hendrik C. – 1989
This book is intended to give animal scientists elementary tools to perform on-farm livestock analysis and to provide crop-oriented farming systems researchers with methods for conducting animal research. Chapter 1 describes farming systems research as a systems approach to on-farm animal research. Chapter 2 outlines some important…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production, Appropriate Technology, Developing Nations
Wright, June L., Ed.; Shade, Daniel D., Ed. – 1994
This book addresses the issues of appropriate use of computers with young children and how children and early childhood educators interact with the computer in early childhood settings. Part 1, "Young Children as Active Learners," contains chapter 1: "Listen to the Children: Observing Young Children's Discoveries with the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection
Eisenstadt, Marc, Ed.; Vincent, Tom, Ed. – 1998
This book contains a collection of examples of new and effective uses of the World Wide Web in education from the Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) at the Open University (Great Britain). The publication is organized in three main sections--"Learning Media,""Collaboration and Presence," and "Knowledge Systems on the…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
Craver, James M., Ed.; Burton-Radzely, Lisa, Ed. – 1998
This monograph describes how special educators in seven schools are using technology to promote literacy. Profiles of the different schools provide concrete examples of technology use in different instructional settings and demonstrate how various educational philosophies and implementation efforts help schools build successful technology-based…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Autism, Behavior Disorders
Wenham, E. J., Ed. – 1984
As a part of the UNESCO series, The Teaching of the Basic Sciences, this document focuses on new trends in the teaching of physics at the secondary school and university levels. The first half of the book is intended to help physics teachers deal with some of the phenomena associated with the transfer, conversion and utilization of energy. Papers…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Appropriate Technology, College Science, Energy Education
Galvin, Jan C.; Scherer, Marcia J. – 1996
This book addresses all aspects of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, including policy, legislation, funding, evaluation, selection, and maintenance. Ten of the 15 chapters are written by individuals with disabilities and cover topics related to the use of technology in education, employment, and play. Specific chapters…
Descriptors: Adults, Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Children
Gayeski, Diane – 2002
This book, which is written by a training consultant, is intended to help organizations determine whether specific readily available mobile technologies make sense for their particular learning and performance needs. Chapter 1 discusses the mobile revolution in learning and performance, with special attention to the new work and learning…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Case Studies, Check Lists, Computers
Whitesides, William L., Sr., Ed. – 1998
This book, written by graduate students at the Catholic University (District of Columbia) School of Library and Information Science, examines current priorities, policies, and practices of public libraries. Following an introduction, "Reinventing Libraries: Responding to the Forces of Change" (Lisa Crisman), chapters include: (1) "A…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Appropriate Technology, Change, Cultural Context
Wicklein, Robert C., Ed. – 2001
These eleven papers focus on the need for technology education (TE) to address technological problem solving from a more holistic and appropriate level--less high tech, more thoughtful, and using available resources. "Philosophical Rationale for Appropriate Technology (AT)" (Robert C. Wicklein, Charles J. Kachmar) discusses concerns and…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Case Studies, Citizen Participation, Cultural Differences
