Search for dissertations about: "ict in schools"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words ict in schools.

  1. 1. ICT and learning in teacher education : The social construction of pedagogical ICT discourse and design

    Author : Carina Granberg; Brian Hudson; Gun-Marie Frånberg; Avril Loveless; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Teacher education; ICT; Social construction; discourse; design; Educational work; Pedagogiskt arbete; pedagogiskt arbete; educational work;

    Abstract : Background In recent decades, system-wide policies and substantial resources have been directed towards enhancing the use of ICT in learning contexts. This development can be observed at international and national levels. READ MORE

  2. 2. Hybrid E-learning for Rural Secondary Schools in Uganda : Co-evolution in Triple Helix Processes

    Author : Peter Okidi Lating; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Secondary Schools; Hybrid E-Learning; Multilevel Analysis; Rural; Gender; Triple Helix; Physics and Mathematics; Mode 2; CD-ROMs; ICT Research Centre; Information Society; Uganda;

    Abstract : For the last two decades, a number of policies aimed at increasing participation of female students in higher education have been implemented by Uganda Government. However, the participation of female students in the engineering courses in Makerere University, Uganda’s biggest University, has remained between 17% to 20% only. READ MORE

  3. 3. Development of E-learning Content and Delivery for Self Learning Environment : Case of Selected Rural Secondary Schools in Tanzania

    Author : Suzan Lujara; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ICT; Tanzania; Secondary schools; E-learning content; Software engineering; Instructional design; Courseware engineering methodology; Moodle platform; Focus group discussion; Mode 2; Triple helix processes;

    Abstract : The effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in devel-oping countries like Tanzania is crucial in order to overcome the challenges that are faced countrywide in many sectors, and to reduce the digital divide and improve the economy. ICT is becoming more and more integrated in societies worldwide, its effects are clearly seen in people’s lives as well as on countries’ economy as it opens doors for new opportunities and change the attitude of people towards learning. READ MORE

  4. 4. Longing to belong : deaf and hard of hearing young adults’ social interaction, social relationships, and identity

    Author : Sylvia Olsson; Munir Dag; Christian Kullberg; Carin Roos; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; socialt arbete; Social Work;

    Abstract : This thesis gives an insight about the impact of hearing loss on young adults as they function in daily life. Young adults with hearing loss included in the thesis can convey a very central perspective that can have an impact on a change in interventions and treatment in school life, working life and even in their leisure time. READ MORE

  5. 5. Development of an Interactive E-learning Management System (e-LMS) for Tanzanian Secondary Schools

    Author : Ellen Kalinga; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ICT; Tanzania; Secondary Schools; e-Learning; Software Engineering; UML; OOSA D; MDA; PIM; PSM; LMS; Open Source; Customization; Replication; Mirroring; Focus Group Discussion; mode 2; Triple Helix Processes;

    Abstract : e-Learning, defined as the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for supporting the educational process, has motivated Tanzania to apply ICT in its education systems. Tanzanian secondary schools which are geographically and socially isolated face a number of problems, including a way to get learning materials. READ MORE