Abstract
This paper is a record about the tryout of the application of Information Technology (IT) teaching in a Hong Kong primary school by a lecturer in a local education institute. The paper discussed the preparation for the IT teaching, the problems encountered and the limitations faced during the tryout. The implication of IT teaching is discussed and projected to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s policy on IT teaching in primary schools. The paper is presented along with a 7-minute documentary video about the experience of IT teaching of the lecturer in a primary school classroom. In-depth interview is conducted on her expectation, problems encountered and her opinions on IT Teaching. Copyright © 2000 The Association for Advancement of Computing in Education.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2000 |
Editors | Dee Anna WILLIS, Jerry PRICE, Jerry WILLIS |
Place of Publication | Chesapeake, VA |
Publisher | The Association for Advancement of Computing in Education |
Pages | 1936-1942 |
ISBN (Print) | 1880094371, 9781880094372 |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Citation
Hung, V., So, W., & Pow, J. (2000). Application of information technology teaching in a Hong Kong primary school: A road too far? In D. A. Willis, J. D. Price, & J. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (pp. 1936-1942). Chesapeake, VA: The Association for Advancement of Computing in Education.Keywords
- Schools
- Educational technology
- Hong Kong
- Information technology