Telling tales on technology : qualitative studies of technology and education

Author(s)

• Selwyn, Neil

Bibliographic Information

Telling tales on technology : qualitative studies of technology and education

Neil Selwyn

（Cardiff papers in qualitative research）

Ashgate, c2002

• : hbk.

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-200) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

It is taken for granted in most influential circles that the use of technology in education is a good thing. The author cites examples of academics refuting this notion and offers a compelling case for reflection on how the two forces interact.

Table of Contents

• Taking a Qualitative Approach to Technology and Education: Introduction
• Taking a qualitative approach to technology and education. The Politics and Economics of Technology and Education: The discursive construction of 'educational' computing in the UK, 1979-1989
• The discursive construction of the national grid for learning, 1997-2002
• The role of big business in education technology policy and practice. Individual Learners and Technology: Children's engagement with ICT in primary school
• A-level students and ICT
• Exploring accountancy undergraduates' use of ICT. Qualitative Explorations of 'Virtual' Education: Perspectives of adult learners on ICT and learning
• School teachers' use of an electronic discussion group. Lessons to be Learnt?: The dilemmas of critically researching technology and education.

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Details

• NCID: BA65872255
• ISBN:
  • 0754631915
• LCCN: 2002025868
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Aldershot, Hampshire, England ; Burlington, VT
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 202 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB1028.3
  • DC21 : 371.33
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Educational technology
  • LCSH : Information technology
  • LCSH : Qualitative research
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA23933422