Using IT Effectively in Teaching and Learning: Studies in Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education

Computers are not often associated with passion or culture, yet the use of information technology still has a surprisingly emotional effect on many people, including teachers and learners. This emotion may be anything from excitement and enthusiasm to anger or a sense of threat. Often, this strongly emotional response can prevent us from learning how to use IT effectively as a tool for learning.

This book explores how IT can make a real difference to the quality of learning. Its approach tak...