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The development of ICT across the curriculum in Irish schools: a historical perspective

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posted on 2023-04-21, 11:21 authored by Oliver McGarrOliver McGarr
This literature review explores the historical development of ICT in Irish postprimary/ secondary schools and examines how the education system has responded to the various ICT initiatives and policy changes. The review has found that despite national policy and significant ICT initiatives, it appears that the use of computer technology has instead evolved independent of these changes. The various policy nudges throughout the past three decades have had limited impact on the nature of its use. The predominant use of the technology lies within discrete informatics subjects, which tend to focus on learning about the technology rather than learning with it. Future ICT policy needs to be cognisant of the past, particularly how national ICT initiatives are mediated within schools and the powerful influence of the prevailing ICT culture on external ICT initiatives.

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British Journal of Educational Technology;

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Wiley-Blackwell

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peer-reviewed

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English

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