COMPUTERS and NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LES ORDINATEURS ET LES NTI



Power On: New Tools for Teaching and Learning

Computers play an increasingly important role in classroom learning in North America. Interactive technology enables children to actively participate in lessons, and enlarges the scope of studies available in the classroom. With suitable training for teachers and the possibility of teleconferencing for rural schools, computer hardware and software can be powerful tools for education. Children of all ages and experiences can benefit.

(computer assisted instruction)

[Code: 0118] Country: United States
Producer: US Congress
1989, English, 26', VHS/NTSC


Las computadores en educación

En Costa Rica, el 25% de los alumnos de la enseñanza primaria, entre los 6 y los 13 años, reciben una formación en computación educativa, concebida por el "Massachussets Institute of Technology". Este programa, centrado en la educación básica, tiene como objetivo desarrollar la creatividad, el pensamiento lógico y un nuevo comportamiento frente a la ciencia y a la tecnología.

Computers in Education

25% of primary students aged 6-13 in Costa Rica benefit from a computer education programme developed by the Massachussets Institute of Technology. Aimed at developing creativity, logical thinking and a new attitude towards science and technology, the programme concentrates on basic education.

(computer assisted instruction; basic education; educational programmes)

[Code: 0011] Country: Costa Rica
Producer: Omar Dengo Foundation;
Ministerio de Educacion
1990, English, Spanish, 8', VHS/NTSC


New Tools for Learning: Using Computers in Science Teaching

Computers can be useful tools in teaching science to high school children. Examples from real classroom situations demonstrate the role of computer learning. New material can be presented, old material reviewed, and students can interact with models and games. A computer can be used as a tool to collect and analyse data, or can be programmed by t he students. Each activity requires the student to understand and interact with the computer, thus reinforcing learning.

(computer assisted instruction; secondary education; science education)

[Code: 0089] Country: Costa Rica
Producer: Radio Learning Project
1990, English, 27', VHS/PAL


Apuntes de coeducación y nuevas tecnologías

Objetivos: Informar a profesoras y profesores de algunas actitudes de alumnos y alumnas ante el uso de las NTI en el aula. Ofrecer estrategias para profundizar el interés de las jóvenes hacia las NTI.

(new information technology; teacher education; curriculum development; girls education; secondary education)

[Code: 0216] Country:  Spain
Producer:  Ministerio de Educación y Ciencias
1991, Spanish, 20', VHS/PAL


Technology Studies Course One

Prepared by the Anangu and Aboriginal Schools Section of the Open Access College the video contains information on Technology Studies course 1. Introduction - what is technology? examples; 2. Solving design briefs - the design process consists of three phases: design, make, appraise. 3. Materials - wood, metals, plastics.

(distance education; educational technology; vocational training)

[Code: 0229] Country:  Australia
Producer:  Open Access Materials Unit
1993, English, 21', VHS/PAL


Training Information Resource Teachers: Information Studies

Video presentation of an information studies course using a variety of distance learning technologies, materials and methods to make information training available to practising teachers throughout New Zealand wishing to gain more expertise in the areas of information skills, information management and information technology. The course is based on experiential learning and problem-solving methodologies. Teachers use their own students and classrooms to trial the materials and methods as the course progresses, so that theory is integrated into practice, and teachers are helped to be self-reflective practitioners.

(information technology; curriculum development; distance education; inservice teacher education)

[Code: 0238] Country:  New Zealand
Producer:  Auckland College of Education
1994, English, 10', VHS/PAL