Mark writes,
> The role of ICTs in education is > thus much more natural and compelling than that of radio, television, > and film. I would suggest that attempts to generalize a "ceiling > effect" for the long-term role of ICTs in schools based on prior > educational technology research on the diffusion of radio, > television, and film are flawed. Thanks for the interesting insights. Videos, TVs, radios and ICTs are enablers. Their success depends partly on how teachers integrate them skillfully in the teaching and learning process. OLPC needs to be accompanied by OLPT (one laptop per teacher). ICTs or OLPC won't cure inadequate teaching or flawed education system. The one fit all solution is another culprit- those who propose technological solution to enhance education often discount the challenges in and the differences between developing nations. I visited some schools in Africa recently- the list of the challenges is overwhelming - badly wired networks, regular power cuts, lack of skilled technicians, inadequately trained, less paid and motivated teachers... I ask myself what good 1 million OLPTs will do in that setting. Some smart kids will use OLPT, the rest of us will sit and see OLPT come and go. Lishan _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@digitaldivide.net http://digitaldivide.net/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
