Introducing technology into school can be done in two different ways: as an everyday practice or as a break into the school’s routine, a special event “disrupting” the normal course of events. Both ways make sense: while a full integration of technology into the classroom is an explicit goal of all school systems around the world that no doubt will take place as a result of technology diffusion processes, special technology-based projects generate enthusiasm and push forward innovation, paving the ground for future changes. The paper introduces three case-studies: two of technology as “special event” at school, and one of technology embedded into everyday practice. The final discussion will highlight pros and cons of both approaches.

Technology at School: Special Event or Everyday Practice?

DI BLAS, NICOLETTA
2013-01-01

Abstract

Introducing technology into school can be done in two different ways: as an everyday practice or as a break into the school’s routine, a special event “disrupting” the normal course of events. Both ways make sense: while a full integration of technology into the classroom is an explicit goal of all school systems around the world that no doubt will take place as a result of technology diffusion processes, special technology-based projects generate enthusiasm and push forward innovation, paving the ground for future changes. The paper introduces three case-studies: two of technology as “special event” at school, and one of technology embedded into everyday practice. The final discussion will highlight pros and cons of both approaches.
2013
Learning & Teaching with Media & Technology. ATEE-SIREM Winter Conference Proceedings
9789081563956
Computer-assisted instruction; Innovative technology; Everyday technology; Case-study; Evaluation
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