Using Information Technology Effectively in Teaching and Learning: Studies in Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education

275 pages. Cover worn. Text foxed.Computers are not often associated with passion or culture, yet the use of infor mation technology still has a surprisingly emotional effect on many people, incl uding teachers and learners. This emotion may be anything from excitement and en thusiasm to anger or a sense of threat. Often, this strongly emotional response can prevent us from learning how to use IT effectively as a tool for learning. This book explores how IT can make a real difference to the quality of learni ng. Its approach takes account of some of the cultural, sociological and psychol ogical factors, which influence how IT is used. The chapters are arranged in three parts. Part One explores the potential of IT as one of many tools which c an influence the quality and experience of learning. Part Two looks at how teach ers' professional development can help them to use IT effectively in the classro om. Part Three examines strategies for co-ordinating and managing IT development across a whole school or department. Whether you class yourself as technoph ile or technophobe, this book will show you how you can use IT more effectively in teaching and learning.…