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Peer reviewedSwaminathan, Sudha; Yelland, Nicola – Childhood Education, 2003
World-wide incorporation of new technologies into the classroom has revealed many common issues. These include the following: governments link educational technology to their country's stature; appropriate teacher training is lacking; equity and accessibility vary; and because technologies engage children with learning in new and dynamic ways,…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Alternative Assessment, Computer Literacy, Computer Use
Peer reviewedNgan, Ming-Yan; Lee, Chi-Kin John; Koo, Ramsey D. – Childhood Education, 2003
A case study of an elementary school in Hong Kong found students benefit most when provided many opportunities to use information technologies (IT). Teachers' attitudes influence students' attitudes toward IT, and teachers are more likely to use technology if equipment is in the classroom. Improved curriculum and teaching methods will ensure the…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Case Studies, Computer Literacy, Computer Use
Learning through ICT in Swedish Early Childhood Education from a Pedagogical Perspective of Quality.
Peer reviewedSheridan, Sonja; Samuelsson, Ingrid Pramling – Childhood Education, 2003
Examines the critical role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in Swedish early childhood classrooms. Suggests that for children to become skillful users of ICT, equipment and a variety of software must be readily available, and teachers must develop their expertise with technology in order to use it effectively and creatively in…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Use, Computer Uses in Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Peer reviewedSeokHoon, 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
Peer reviewedKankaanranta, 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
Peer reviewedKilderry, Anna; Yelland, Nicola; Lazaridis, Vicky; Dragicevic, Silvana – Childhood Education, 2003
Drawing on the experience of two first-year classrooms in Melbourne, Australia, this article explores numeracy learning within an information and communication technology (ICT) environment. Included are examples of how mathematical skills can be promoted and learned in such a way that children can extend their use to practical, problem-solving…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Active Learning, Computer Literacy, Computer Use
Peer reviewedThirumurthy, 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
