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author Jurema, Ana Cristinia L. A.
Lima, Maria Edite Costa
Filho, Merval Jurema
author_facet Jurema, Ana Cristinia L. A.
Lima, Maria Edite Costa
Filho, Merval Jurema
Jurema, Ana Cristinia L. A.
Lima, Maria Edite Costa
Filho, Merval Jurema
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contents Using Computers in K-12 Schools: A Project Presentation and Evaluation. Jurema, Ana Cristinia L. A. Lima, Maria Edite Costa Filho, Merval Jurema Computer Literacy Computer Science Education Computer Uses in Education Cooperative Learning Curriculum Development Educational Change Educational Objectives Educational Technology Elementary Secondary Education Foreign Countries Foreign Students Futures (of Society) Information Science Information Science Education Interdisciplinary Approach Learning Activities Science and Society Science History Technological Advancement The challenge facing educators today is not just to use computers at school but to use computer education and "Informatics" (information plus automatics, placing computer education in the broader context of information and technology) to mediate improved social and learning relations in schools. In order to introduce computers into schools, a multidisciplinary and cooperative approach was used to develop a program using a working team of professionals in the areas of Informatics, cognitive psychology, education, visual programming (graphics), history, and a specialist in the production of didactic materials. The course was designed around three themes: (1) foundations of Informatics (history, function and uses of computers); (2) Informatics and Society (social impact and vocational and work market analysis); and (3) Interest Centers (workshops on many topics including art, games, literature, mathematics, pedagogical support, and library). This project is being applied to 20,000 students in 17 schools in Brazil. A package of teacher and student materials form the basis of a course to introduce Informatics to K-12 students. The project is evaluated according to its main characteristics: schedule, teachers, hardware, software, and didactic material. Feedback from the schools concerning the project has been favorable. (PVD)
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spellingShingle Using Computers in K-12 Schools: A Project Presentation and Evaluation.
Jurema, Ana Cristinia L. A.
Lima, Maria Edite Costa
Filho, Merval Jurema
Computer Literacy
Computer Science Education
Computer Uses in Education
Cooperative Learning
Curriculum Development
Educational Change
Educational Objectives
Educational Technology
Elementary Secondary Education
Foreign Countries
Foreign Students
Futures (of Society)
Information Science
Information Science Education
Interdisciplinary Approach
Learning Activities
Science and Society
Science History
Technological Advancement
Using Computers in K-12 Schools: A Project Presentation and Evaluation. Jurema, Ana Cristinia L. A. Lima, Maria Edite Costa Filho, Merval Jurema Computer Literacy Computer Science Education Computer Uses in Education Cooperative Learning Curriculum Development Educational Change Educational Objectives Educational Technology Elementary Secondary Education Foreign Countries Foreign Students Futures (of Society) Information Science Information Science Education Interdisciplinary Approach Learning Activities Science and Society Science History Technological Advancement The challenge facing educators today is not just to use computers at school but to use computer education and "Informatics" (information plus automatics, placing computer education in the broader context of information and technology) to mediate improved social and learning relations in schools. In order to introduce computers into schools, a multidisciplinary and cooperative approach was used to develop a program using a working team of professionals in the areas of Informatics, cognitive psychology, education, visual programming (graphics), history, and a specialist in the production of didactic materials. The course was designed around three themes: (1) foundations of Informatics (history, function and uses of computers); (2) Informatics and Society (social impact and vocational and work market analysis); and (3) Interest Centers (workshops on many topics including art, games, literature, mathematics, pedagogical support, and library). This project is being applied to 20,000 students in 17 schools in Brazil. A package of teacher and student materials form the basis of a course to introduce Informatics to K-12 students. The project is evaluated according to its main characteristics: schedule, teachers, hardware, software, and didactic material. Feedback from the schools concerning the project has been favorable. (PVD)
title Using Computers in K-12 Schools: A Project Presentation and Evaluation.
topic Computer Literacy
Computer Science Education
Computer Uses in Education
Cooperative Learning
Curriculum Development
Educational Change
Educational Objectives
Educational Technology
Elementary Secondary Education
Foreign Countries
Foreign Students
Futures (of Society)
Information Science
Information Science Education
Interdisciplinary Approach
Learning Activities
Science and Society
Science History
Technological Advancement
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED412136