Information Technology in Schools: What's the Story?

The article presents information related to the role of Information Technology (IT) in education. It has been reported that IT is poised to revolutionize education and schooling. Policy makers, IT industries, and media fuel the call for more and always newer technology in schools. The call for IT in...

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Publicado en:Social Alternatives Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 47 - 53
Autor principal: Lewis, Patrick
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Social Alternatives Jan2001
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Sumario:The article presents information related to the role of Information Technology (IT) in education. It has been reported that IT is poised to revolutionize education and schooling. Policy makers, IT industries, and media fuel the call for more and always newer technology in schools. The call for IT in schools is a result of IT industries' planned and unplanned technological obsolescence and the perception by parents that people must be well trained and skillful to survive in the global economy. Many technological developments are inspired by the notion of saving time so that life is easier and can free up time for more enriching pursuits.