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The Costs of Computers in Classrooms: Data from Developing Countries
Overview The idea of computers in developing country classrooms may seem incongruous to some at first glance. Why put computers in places where there are few textbooks, no electricity, or where the teacher rarely comes to school? And it is true, computers will not suddenly or magically solve everything that plagues an educational system. Computers can be used, however, to address several pressing problems facing educational institutions. Today computers are used to improve data processing, administration, and teaching and learning. Most arguments in favor of computer use to improve the quality of teaching and learning in K-12 schools hinge on three key areas: skills, content, and pedagogy.
| Publisher | Consortium for School Networking | File Format | PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5 |
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| Date Published | October 2003 | ||
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