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Contemporary Literacy Practices Of Early Learners (Preps), D Cohen, Anne-Marie Chase Dec 2010

Contemporary Literacy Practices Of Early Learners (Preps), D Cohen, Anne-Marie Chase

Dr Anne-Marie Chase

This report intends to inform teacher practice as schools explore new ways to engage
learners and improve learning outcomes with the use of technology. The
Contemporary literacy practices of Preps e-book developed as part of this project
showcases 63 activities teachers can do with readily available technologies to help
Preps improve their contemporary (digital) literacy skills today.


Research And Development To Support The Next Stage Of The Harnessing Technology Strategy: The Learner And Their Context, Chris Davies, Anne-Marie Chase, Jenny Good, Dimitrina Spencer Dec 2009

Research And Development To Support The Next Stage Of The Harnessing Technology Strategy: The Learner And Their Context, Chris Davies, Anne-Marie Chase, Jenny Good, Dimitrina Spencer

Dr Anne-Marie Chase

The report explores the issues raised in providing children in care, those with special needs and/or in disadvantaged circumstances, with computers and support technology along with Internet access. The authors explore the ways in which technology provision supports wellbeing, and the ways in which the use of the technologies both enables and is enabled by the context of family and informal learning. The key role of parents and carers in this respect is emphasised.


Skills For The Knowledge Economy: The Trajectories Of Technology-Based Skills Development Within Young People’S Own Contexts, Anne-Marie Chase Dec 2008

Skills For The Knowledge Economy: The Trajectories Of Technology-Based Skills Development Within Young People’S Own Contexts, Anne-Marie Chase

Dr Anne-Marie Chase

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Student Use Of Digital Technologies In And Out Of School, Anne-Marie Chase Aug 2006

Student Use Of Digital Technologies In And Out Of School, Anne-Marie Chase

Dr Anne-Marie Chase

The aim of this research is to describe how students' experiences of technology outside of school differ from their experiences in school. It is expected that there will be a difference in students' technology use in each environment and by providing levels for this use a comparison and measure of the differences can be made. Technology has changed the world around us, business and industry require workers to have new skills to operate and take advantage of the new opportunities that technology offers in the knowledge economy. Educators and schools aim to equip their students with skills that will be …