Revolution Yet to Come, The

Synopsis

Computers in schools have been described as a revolution with the potential to transform the curriculum in every subject. But what is the reality of their situation in schools which were not designed for them, with classes where there are too many children to each machine, and where the classroom teacher has had to acquire her own knowledge of computers by seeking her own class in her spare time. Investigates some of these problems whilst also providing an opportunity for students to see computers at use in the classroom and to form their own judgment about the quality of the software being used. Argues that if computers do constitute a revolutionary force, the revolution cannot be said to have happened yet.

Series

Communication and Education, Course Eh207

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

learning resources; microcomputers; schools

Credits

Producer

Meg Sheffield

Cast

Michael Smee

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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