Curriculum Focused ICT — the Critical Resource [chapter]

Robert Munro
2002 Networking the Learner  
While ICT has assumed considerable importance in education its contribution to teaching and leaming is frequently questioned. Educationalists focus solely on the latest technology and strongly hyped 'killer' applications, ignoring valuable software that develops skills, competences and conceptual understanding. In this paper the contribution of curriculum-oriented CD-ROMs to teaching and learning is exemplified through an exploration of one sophisticated resource which allows pupils to
more » ... te differing urban environments and social history characteristics ofVictorian Scotland. The paper acknowledges the many factors that inhibit the development of such CD-ROMs and argues that national initiatives are essential to effectively exploit the potential of this valuable educational resource. D. Watson et al. (eds.), Networking the Learner
doi:10.1007/978-0-387-35596-2_18 fatcat:2akuamkh7jdqbfmfxw63vhxfym