ABSTRACT
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 784 Current State of ICT Use in Schools ............................................................................ 784
Naming of Parts: Who Is Part of the System? .................................................................. 785 What Can ICT Use Achieve? ........................................................................................... 786
Health ........................................................................................................................... 786 Musculoskeletal Outcomes ...................................................................................... 786 Visual Outcomes ...................................................................................................... 788 Physical Activity ....................................................................................................... 788
Productivity .................................................................................................................. 789 Educational Outcomes ............................................................................................. 789
Confidence and Attitudes ............................................................................................ 790 Managing the System ...................................................................................................... 791
Community ................................................................................................................... 791 How Is the ICT Funding Spent? ............................................................................... 791 Will ICTs Meet Expectations? ................................................................................... 791 Will ICT Get Adequate Support? .............................................................................. 791
School .......................................................................................................................... 792 Teachers ...................................................................................................................... 793 Parents ......................................................................................................................... 793 ICT ............................................................................................................................... 794 School Workspaces ..................................................................................................... 795 Children ....................................................................................................................... 797
Future Directions and Conclusions ................................................................................. 798 Resources ....................................................................................................................... 798 References ...................................................................................................................... 798
Microcomputers were introduced into schools in the 1970s and 1980s* as they became widely available on the market. Today, desktop computers are often available in specialized computer laboratories or as part of normal classroom activities (Figure 23.2a and Figure 23.2b). Some schools make laptop computers widely available in classrooms (see Figure 23.2c).
