Conclusions from CALtastrophes

What are the barriers to the widespread introduction of computer aided teaching? Information is collected from a large scale observational study of over 150 lessons which involved CAL, together with reports from 30 teachers who look part in an in-service training course which introduced them to CAL....

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Published in:Computers and education 1984, Vol.8 (1), p.93-100
Main Authors: Ridgway, Jim, Benzie, David, Burkhardt, Hugh, Coupland, Jon, Field, Graham, Fraser, Rosemary, Phillips, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:What are the barriers to the widespread introduction of computer aided teaching? Information is collected from a large scale observational study of over 150 lessons which involved CAL, together with reports from 30 teachers who look part in an in-service training course which introduced them to CAL. Examples of problems encountered are classified under five headings: acquiring a reliable computer, setting it up so the whole class can see it, choosing software, learning to drive it and integrating it into the lesson and the curriculum. Conclusions are drawn about how to overcome these problems, in the form of advice to teachers, advisors and LEAs, and lessons for software designers. CAL is not likely to become widespread unless we act on the lessons we have drawn from these observations, and indeed, unless those of us who are responsible for educational innovation set up a dialogue between teachers and software designers.
ISSN:0360-1315
1873-782X
DOI:10.1016/0360-1315(84)90057-5