Advanced Research in Computers and Communications in Education
New Human Abilities for the Networked Society
- Editors
- Cumming, G., Okamoto, T., Gomez, L.
- Pub. date
- January 2000
- Pages
- 2128
- Binding
- hardcover
- Volume
- 55 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
- ISBN
- 978-1-58603-027-8
- Subject
- Computer & Communication Sciences, Computer Science
This book discusses educational uses of technology in the service of enhanced learning. Bringing together contributions of researchers, practitioners and policy-makers, it aims to improve communication and understanding in educational research and practice involving technology. Networking is specially emphasized, since increasingly education via technology is available world-wide. Furthermore, many issues of pedagogy, access, equity, culture and social effects are discussed, alongside questions of technology. Technology is a means to allow people to enhance their abilities. More important than technology itself are the educational processes and outcomes. A substantial part of this book discusses these two central issues.