Abstract
In this chapter the national ICT strategies from 1986 to 2000 and their implementation are analysed and related to core curriculum development, development of software and learning environment, teacher education, as well as research activities in the field of ICT use in science education in Finland. The analysis is based on surveys covering ICT use in physics and chemistry teaching as evaluated by teachers. Three different approaches as research and development projects are described to concretize how pedagogy of science rather than use of computers has been in the focus of development and discussions with teachers. Finally, some comments on the national ICT strategy of 2004 and the implementation of ICT strategies are given from the viewpoint of the theory of diffusion of innovations.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | How Finns Learn Mathematics and Science |
| Publisher | Brill |
| Pages | 243-259 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789087902445 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789087902438 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences