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Is there a link between surveys of resources and use and the research on pupil’s achievements using IT? Although evidence of an increasing level of provision, and reports on learning with IT indicate the potential, there is still the question of the reality of classrooms. The UK ImpacT research indicates that within ‘computer using’ classrooms the benefits can be positive. However, these benefits are dependent upon the nature of the experiences and aspects of teaching style and classroom management. Even with a high level of commitment to the acquisition of equipment, the present situation is still deficient in terms of pupil and teacher access and teacher support.
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Johnson, D.C. (1995). The reality of learners’ achievements with IT in the classroom. In: Watson, D., Tinsley, D. (eds) Integrating Information Technology into Education. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34842-1_8
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