Internet has become pervasive
This was a presentation to propose the importance and penetration of internet in our society and potentially in education to the Wigan Head Teachers & College Principals conference 'Moving Forward Together'.
| When | May 19, 1998 |
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| Where | Llandudno |
I based my talk on the following assumptions & definitions:
- Learning is a social, constructivist activity.
- Education takes place in society where milestones, outcomes and accreditation are anticipated.
- Multimedia is the integration by computer of a range of media types which match human modalities
- Computers know nothing
- ‘Literacy’ may be redefined if online opportunities become multimedia & participative rather than simply interactive or passive
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