This collection of papers presents a comprehensive overview of the concerns and developments in the use of Information and Communication Technologies that are currently of relevance to educators and educational policymakers across the globe. This book is one of the outcomes of the Working Conference on "ICT and the Teacher of the Future", (Melbourne, Australia, January 2003).

Has a structured lesson plan for computer room or classroom. It has ideas and activities for the whole class introductory sessions. Technical support for teachers when introducing specific ICT skills. It is suitable for special needs children, and contains three ability levels.

Offers a structured approach with the non specialist in mind and provides detailed lesson plans to teach specific ICT skills. A unique feature of the series is the provision of differentiated photocopiable activities which are aimed at considerably reducing teacher preparation time.

This book helps readers to improve the development of ICT capability through understanding the factors at work in whole school contexts. Based on research that examined schools' approaches to the development of pupils' ICT capability and identified the factors which lead to success, it provides practical advice, but with clear justifications in terms of well-researched principles and illustrations. It covers issues specific to both primary and secondary phases of education together with a range of common concerns and will be of use to practitioners and school staff involved in planning and delivering ICT training. This title will therefore provide readers with: Greater understanding or personal ICT capability Knowledge of effective management, teaching methods and co-ordination strategies for ICT Understanding of the importance of a whole school approach