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While ICT has assumed considerable importance in education its contribution to teaching and learning is frequently questioned. Educationalists focus solely on the latest technology and strongly hyped ‘killer’ applications, ignoring valuable software that develops skills, competences and conceptual understanding. In this paper the contribution of curriculum-oriented CDROMs to teaching and learning is exemplified through an exploration of one sophisticated resource which allows pupils to investigate differing urban environments and social history characteristics of Victorian Scotland. The paper acknowledges the many factors that inhibit the development of such CDROMs and argues that national initiatives are essential to effectively exploit the potential of this valuable educational resource.
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Munro, R. (2002). Curriculum Focused ICT — the Critical Resource. In: Watson, D., Andersen, J. (eds) Networking the Learner. WCCE 2001. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 89. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35596-2_18
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