The impact of information and communication technology (ICT) in primary and secondary education is still an open question. Following review of the available literature, we classify the causes of the lack of impact on students' attainment in four dimensions: (1) the design and implementation of ICT in educational settings; (2) the evaluation of its…

For the purpose of clarity and consistency, the term e-learning is used throughout the paper to refer to technology-enhanced learning and information technology (IT) in teaching and learning. IT depicts computing and other IT resources. Research into e-learning has changed in focus and breadth over the last four decades as a consequence of…

This paper presents the results of a literature review on gender, ethnic and socioeconomic status differences related to ICT in primary and secondary education. The review was conducted in order to develop an index for analysing the inclusiveness of educational ICT applications. The research question was: How and to what extent do the…

Describes the Second Instructional Technology in Education Study: Module 2 (SITES M2), a series of qualitative studies that identify and describes innovative pedagogical practices in 28 participating countries that use technology, and provides a context for the other papers in this issue. (Author/LRW)

Analyzes student cooperation identified in cases of IPPUTs (innovative pedagogical practice using technology) in German elementary and secondary schools, part of the Second Information Technology in Education Study-Module 2 (SITES-M2). Discusses the use of ICT (information and communication technology) and how it promotes a cooperative and…

Presents information about the case studies carried out in three primary and three secondary schools in England that were part of the Second Information Technology in Education Study (SITES), focusing on innovative pedagogical practices involving ICT (information and communication technology). (Author/LRW)

Examines the ways in which information and communication technologies (ICT) influence teaching and learning in five Australian elementary and secondary schools. Describes studies where ICT was the key enabler of the learning program, and other studies which focused on an entire school's approach to ICT as an agent for changed approaches to…

Analyzes the data collected in 10 elementary and secondary schools in Israel which have incorporated ICT (information and communication technology) in unique ways and have succeeded in devising innovative classroom pedagogies and changes in teachers' and students' roles and outcomes. Identifies correlation patterns among levels of innovation and…

Presents results of seven case studies of innovative pedagogical practices using ICT (information and communication technology) in Chile, conducted as part of the SITES (Second Information Technology in Education Study) M2 project. Discusses the lack of evidence of impact on student learning achievement as defined in the national curriculum.…

Describes a study in Hong Kong elementary and secondary schools that investigated whether innovative teaching practices that used ICT (information and communication technology) would lead to learning outcomes needed for today's knowledge society. Suggests that affective and socio-cognitive learning outcomes are more important as preparation for…

Discusses the relationship between professional community and the effective use of ICT (information and communication technology), based on case studies at elementary and secondary schools in the United States. Topics include access to technology; teachers' learning through professional development; collaboration among staff; and reflective…

Discusses the nature and function of mental models, explains tools for exploratory and expressive learning, and describes a research program to be conducted in the United Kingdom for 10- to 16-year-olds that is designed to explore characteristics of students' mental models. Highlights include knowledge domains; software, including simulations; and…

Examines the history of informatics in France and reports on a quantitative study conducted at a University Institute for Teacher Training (IUFM) to determine students' initial knowledge and opinions regarding information technology. Objectives related to information technology are discussed, and constraints on information technology related to…

Discusses the policy and practice in Australia of implementing information technology in school and teacher education curricula. Reports that national guidelines for technology education in schools have affected teacher education curricula and challenged educators to more effectively integrate computer use for pedagogical and utilitarian purposes.…

Outlines the formation of curriculum policy specific to information technology (IT) in Scotland at the primary and secondary school level and the impact of these policies on teacher education. The need for comprehensive integrated use of IT throughout the teacher education curriculum is emphasized. (JKP)