International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Voogt, Joke (Editor), Knezek, Gerald (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2008.
• Series: Springer International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education ; 20
• Subjects: Education.; Education > Data processing.; Educational technology.; Educational Technology.; Learning & Instruction.; Computers and Education.; Education, general.

Since the introduction of the computer into education in the 1960’s its potential for K-12 education has been widely recognized. The terminology used, at times confusing due to rapid technology change, has continuously evolved. We are in transition to an information society, and the term computer te...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Education in the information society
• IT and curriculum processes
• IT and the learning process
• IT competencies and attitudes
• IT and teacher learning
• IT and schools
• IT and distance learning in K-12 education
• IT and the digital divide
• Emerging technologies for education
• Researching IT in Education
• International and regional programs and policies
• Conclusion.