Using New Media
by Clara Chung-wai Shih and David E. Weekly
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction (Home)
Preface
1) Distribute print media electronically
2) Use CD/DVD
3) Use Internet media
4) Encourage reading on computer monitors
5) Select appropriate materials using proven methods
6) If possible, teach computer use
7) The trend is in technology's favor
8) Conclusions
Glossary
References
About the International Academy of Education
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Preface
This
booklet shows how to use new media and technology (i.e., computers,
the Internet, on-demand printing, and related technologies) and
electronic media for educational applications. It has been prepared
for inclusion in the Educational Practices Series developed by the
International Academy of Education and distributed by the
International Bureau of Education and the Academy. As part of its
mission, the Academy provides timely syntheses of research on
educational topics of international importance. This booklet is one
in a series on educational practices that generally improve
learning.
The authors are
distinguished young scholars: Clara Chung-wai Shih is the founder
and executive director of Camp Amelia Technology Literacy Group
Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting universal
literacy through the creation and distribution of free open-source
educational software. A native of Hong Kong S.A.R., Clara recently
graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts and
Science degree in Computer Science and Economics as well as Master
of Science degree in Computer Science. Having worked on the
strategy team at Google Inc., Clara recently began her masters
degree study in Electronic Learning at the University of Oxford in
England Clara recently spoke at the Seventh Human Service
Informational Technology Applications in Hong Kong, and the
Education Without Borders Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates.
David E. Weekly
is the founder and chief executive of Coceve, a technology start-up
company in Silicon Valley. As also the founder of the non-profit
California Community Colocation Project, David provides free
high-speed Internet access for hundreds of organizations and
individuals around the world. David obtained his Bachelor of Science
degree in Computer Science at Stanford University. Clara, David, and
three other educators taught over 100 children about computers and
technology in Accra, Ghana. The program was extensively covered on
television, radio, and newspapers including "Pravda" in Moscow.
Their insights from this computer teaching experience formed the
basis for much of the material in this booklet.
The booklet was
reviewed by scholars from three continents--Que Nguyen, Shirley
Somuah, and Daniel Zarzar. A refugee from Vietnam, Que has mastered
both computers and the English language in just two years and is a
graduate student in mathematics at the Colorado School of Mines.
Born and schooled in Ghana, Shirley Somuah is an undergraduate
studying Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University.
Daniel Zarzar, originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, completed his
B.S. in computer engineering from El Instituto Tecnologico de
Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. He currently works as a technical
program manager at a large US software firm.
The officers
of the International Academy of Education are aware that this
booklet is based on research carried out primarily in economically
advanced countries. The booklet, however, focuses on aspects of
language development and teaching that are universal. The practices
presented here are likely to be generally applicable throughout the
world. Indeed, they might be especially useful in countries that are
currently less developed economically. Even so, the principles
should be assessed with reference to local conditions, and adapted
accordingly. In any educational setting or cultural context,
suggestions or guidelines for practice require sensitive and
sensible application, and continuing evaluation.
HERBERT J. WALBER
Editor, IAE Educational Practices Series
Stanford University Hoover Institution
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