{"title":"Denise Beale","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eDenise Beale\u003c\/strong\u003e, a notable author renowned for her contributions to the field of computing and technology education. With a keen interest in bridging the gap between technology and its accessibility in educational environments, Denise's works offer invaluable insights into the evolving role of computers in schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout books, \u003cem\u003eHow the Computer Went to School\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her commitment to demystifying technology for educators and students alike. Denise's writing is both informative and engaging, making complex topics approachable and ensuring readers of all backgrounds can understand the transformative impact of computers in educational settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an educator, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the integration of technology in learning, Denise Beale’s books are a must-read. Browse through this collection to discover how computing is reshaping the future of education, one classroom at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-the-computer-went-to-school-by-denise-beale-9781922235169","title":"How the Computer Went to School","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGovernments everywhere have advocated the use of computers in schools as an essential learning technology. Over the years, the view that computers can enhance student learning has gained broad acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen schools promote the use of the latest computing technology, now tablets, in their classrooms, they signal technological sophistication and the academic success which computers, allied with learning, are assumed to bring. The association of computers with success in school, however, is neither a natural nor an inevitable phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver more than thirty years, particular governments, individuals, and organisations have actively promoted computers as learning technologies. Enormous amounts of money and time have been spent promoting specific kinds of educational computing, and distinct policies by which these might be implemented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne important outcome has been to entrench the view that all school children will benefit equally from access to computers, overlooking inequities associated with differing patterns of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow the Computer Went to School\u003c\/em\u003e gives an account of the origins and development of the computer industry in the United States and shows how these influenced educational computing in both that country and Australia. It explores government policy visions which prioritise the economic benefits of educational computing for the nation and asks questions about the proper role of the computer in education and society more generally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46816880001260,"sku":"9781922235169","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10762813482872.jpg?v=1757860128"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/denise-beale.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}