Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms

Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9789400726413
ISBN-13 : 9400726414
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Book Synopsis Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms by : Leonie Rowan

Download or read book Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms written by Leonie Rowan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book we outline an optimistic, aspirational and unashamedly ambitious agenda for schooling. We make cautious use of the concept of ‘future proofing’ to signal the commitment of the various authors to re-thinking the purposes, content and processes of schooling with a view to ensuring that all children, from all backgrounds are prepared by their education to make a positive contribution to the futures that are ahead of them. The book focuses on issues relating to technology and social justice to re-examine the traditional relationship between schools and technology, between schools and diverse learners, and between schools, children and knowledge. Drawing from examples from around the world, the book explores practical ways that diverse schools have worked to celebrate diverse understandings of what it means to be a learner, a citizen, a worker in these changed and changing times and the ways different technologies can support this agenda.


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