Open University Press ICT in the Primary School (Learning & Teaching with ICT S.)

This title brings together a team of well-known international writers and educationalists to discuss why ICT can make a critical contribution to children's learning in the primary school. As our perception of the "Information Society" develops and we consider its impact upon social, economic and cultural life, our expectations of children's experiences in schools will also alter. The authors address a range of questions and issues from a variety of perspectives. They suggest that the potential of ICT to enable children to show and create knowledge lies in teachers' critical understanding of the deeper purposes of learning and the ways in which learners, teachers and new technologies can interact with each other. About the Author Avril Loveless is senior lecturer in ICT in Education at the University of Brighton. She has published a number of books and papers relating to the use of ICT in learning and teaching. Her current research interests include pedagogy and ICT and the creative use of digital technologies, particularly in the visual arts. She has been the Chair of the Association for Information Technology in Teacher Education (ITTE) and is a member of Creating Spaces, a network of independent professionals promoting creative uses of technology. Babs Dore is a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton where she lectures on ICT in primary education. She was a primary school teacher for twelve years and had a particular interest in science education. Her current research interests are in supporting student learning through the appropriate use of ICT.