Abstract

This paper analyzes the position facing developing nations seeking a rationale for computer education in schools. It reviews six rationales--social, vocational, pedagogical, catalytic, information technology industry, and cost effectiveness--and discusses ideological reasons for adopting the technology. Economic factors are considered as well as issues of dependency and inequity. (10 notes) (Author/DB)

Citation

Hawkridge, D. (1989). Machine-Mediated Learning in Third-World Schools?. Machine-Mediated Learning, 3(4), 319. Retrieved March 1, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/145287/.

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Keywords

• Adoption (Ideas)
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Developing Nations
• Economic Factors
• educational technology
• Foreign Countries
• information technology
• Microcomputers
• Policy Formation
• secondary education
• Use Studies