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Preparing Future Secondary Computer Science Educators
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Ajwa, Iyad – American Secondary Education, 2007
Although nearly every college offers a major in computer science, many computer science teachers at the secondary level have received little formal training. This paper presents details of a project that could make a significant contribution to national efforts to improve computer science education by combining teacher education and professional…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Computer Science Education, Preservice Teachers, Computer Uses in Education
Integrating New Technologies in UK Classrooms: Lessons for Teachers from Early Years Practitioners.
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Brooker, Liz – Childhood Education, 2003
Notes that rapid introduction of information and communication technologies in United Kingdom schools, along with government-mandated curriculum requirements, has not been matched by growth in practitioners' understanding of appropriate ways to use the technology. Examines the successful implementation of technology in early childhood settings…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Promoting IT in Childhood Education: How Singapore Prepares for a Different Future.
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SeokHoon, Alice Seng – Childhood Education, 2003
Describes the components of Singapore's Masterplan for Information Technology (IT) in Education, which lays out a comprehensive strategy for creating an IT-based teaching and learning environment in every school. Discusses the impact on childhood learning and on the teaching staff, highlighting the experience of one of the demonstration schools as…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Literacy, Computer Use, Computer Uses in Education
Computers for Young Children in India.
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Thirumurthy, Vidya; Sundaram, Nithya – Childhood Education, 2003
Explores issues related to the use of technology in Indian schools, drawing on information from a variety of sources, such as interviews with parents and teachers, school visits, government information, and magazine and journal articles. Examines India's cultural and educational environments; diversity of parents' and educators' attitudes about…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Literacy, Computer Use, Computer Uses in Education
Producing Interactive Multimedia Courseware for Use of Information Technology in Education: An Initiative at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Aris, Baharuddin Bin; Abu, Mohd. Salleh Bin; Ellington, Henry Irvine; Dhamotharan, Mogana – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1998
Describes a prototype interactive multimedia courseware developed at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to improve teachers' knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of information technology in education. Highlights include the role of the Ministry of Education; and research studies on computer-based learning materials and on improving adult…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Development
Information and Communication Technologies in Finnish Early Childhood Environments.
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Kankaanranta, Marja; Kangassalo, Marjatta – Childhood Education, 2003
Describes the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in Finnish early childhood environments from three perspectives. Examines Finnish national policies on the use of ICT; indicates the prevailing state of ICT use, according to results of international and national surveys; and presents some innovative practices involving the use…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Literacy, Computer Use, Computer Uses in Education