Kelly, Catherine (2004) Exploring New Depths to Learning through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)in a Junior Primary School. Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
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Abstract
In this research the experience of the integration of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) that is being development in a junior primary school is presented.
The computer, its importance and potential, if any, for characterising and defining not
only the work of schools and teachers, but also the experiences of children is
investigated and assessed.
Many of the key research writings in the areas of ICT in education, and ICT and the
curriculum are presented. Through the processes of participant observation,
documentary analysis and a question and answer session with children, it was found
that in spite of certain concerns, there is evidence to suggest that effectively used
technology can enhance the teaching and the learning process.
The process of integrating ICT and the experience of change for teachers are also
illustrated using responses to a questionnaire, observations made during working
sessions and finally discussion in a focus group with teachers. Conclusions are drawn
as to the current factors that may determine the extent to which ICT is used by
teachers, their respective competence levels, and also factors which contribute to
positive outcomes to the integration of ICT.
Catherine
Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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Keywords: | Learning; Junior Primary School; Information; Communication technology; ICT; |
Academic Unit: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Education |
Item ID: | 5114 |
Depositing User: | IR eTheses |
Date Deposited: | 08 Jul 2014 13:03 |
URI: | https://mu.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/5114 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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