Information Technology and Authentic Learning

As the presence of computers in the primary classroom increases and IT becomes a bigger part of learning, the book takes a realistic look at the role of the computer in the National Curriculum, and asks some important questions. The book is designed to help teachers incorporate IT into their day-to-day teaching, offering practical guidance and advice on task planning and management and includes examples of classroom practice. The book covers all curriculum areas, examining curriculum-specific issues as well as more general concerns such as pupil-expectation and self-esteem, problem solving, collaborative learning, data-handling, homework and the effects on the pupil-teacher dynamic. This book will be essential to all primary school teachers and trainees.

'This [book] should be in the libraries of all initial teacher education institutions and in teachers' centres across the country. It should be read by every primary IT coordinator, and also by any head teacher who remains unconvinced about the learning potential of computers in education' - Computers and Education

'Chapters give valuable guidance ... reasoned, pragmatic, well-grounded illustrations of the potential of IT abound in this excellent book.' - Times Educational Supplement

'This book is well produced ... it is good value for money and the book is of high quality overall ... The strength of this book lies in the fact that it is more than merely handy hints ... a welcome addition to the literature as it provides clear guidance for teachers as well as having as its central theme, enabling pupils to understand what they are doing and therefore helping them to take control of their own learning.' - Computer Education

'The wide scope of this book makes it an essential handbook for the primary school staffroom ... buy the book, it's a great resource.' - Education Review

Angela McFarlane, Homerton College.

This book is for trainee and practising teachers looking for support in building their own understanding and their teaching skills using IT. As the presence of computers in the primary classroom increases and IT becomes a bigger part of learning, Angela McFarlane takes a realistic look at the role of the computer in the National Curriculum, and asks some important questions: How can a teacher judge when IT is appropriate? How can IT be managed to ensure optimum learning outcomes? What sort of learning situaton and desired outcomes are best enhanced by the use of computers? When is it best not to use computers? The book is designed to help teachers incorporate IT into their day-to-day teaching, offering practical guidance and advice on task planning and management and includes examples of classroom practice covering all curriculum areas.

As the presence of computers in the primary classroom increases and IT becomes a bigger part of learning, the book takes a realistic look at the role of the computer in the National Curriculum, and asks some important questions. The book is designed to help teachers incorporate IT into their day-to-day teaching, offering practical guidance and advice on task planning and management and includes examples of classroom practice. The book covers all curriculum areas, examining curriculum-specific issues as well as more general concerns such as pupil-expectation and self-esteem, problem solving, collaborative learning, data-handling, homework and the effects on the pupil-teacher dynamic. This book will be essential to all primary school teachers and trainees.

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