Telematics in Education: Trends and Issues

This book discusses the links between telematics, multiculturalism and foreign language learning methodology, and the future of learning in virtual environments in professional education and training and the case for critical pedagogy.

Abstract

Notes on contributors. Forward. Preface. Problematics in telematics (J. Perkins). Linking different types of knowledge in professional education and training: the potential of electronic communication (J. Pearson, M. Selinger). Pedagogic roles and dynamics in telematics environments (C. McLoughlin, R. Oliver). The idealogical consequences of technology and education: the case for critical pedagogy (D. LeCourt). Pedagogical foundations of open learning environments (J. Pulkinnen). Techniques for analysing online interaction (H. Mellar, C. Howell-Richardson). Firmer links between telematics, multiculturalism and foreign language learning methodology (S. Tella). Different roles the Web can play (S. Gilbert). Implementing the Internet in schools: a case study of Northern Ireland (R. Austin). Urban cyber-space initiatives: applying social constructionism theory to design, pedagogy, technology and sustainability in urban centers (J. Bowman et al.). Desktop video conferencing: telematic learning (N. Wright, C. Cordeaux). The future of learning in virtual environments (F. Ruzic).