Reasons for using ICT in education
Technologies for Education - Potentials, Parameters and Prospectshttp://www.unescobkk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ict/e-books/TechEdBook.pdf
Drawing on the wealth of worldwide knowledge and experience, this book analyses the rationales and realities of ICTs for education, examines the options and choices for applying them and identifies a series of case studies to illustrate aspects of integrating ICTs into learning systems in different environments. How ICTs can promote improvements in educational reach and delivery is considered, along with issues of content, learning outcomes, teaching, quality and relevance in developing countries.
The Impact of Media and Technology in Schools
http://www.athensacademy.org/instruct/media_tech/reeves0.html
Despite being written in 1998, this excellent academic paper discussing the impact of media and technology on schools remains an excellent and valid resource.
How Technology Impacts and Improves Student Achievement
http://gayleberthiaume.com/FGO/AppleEduResearch.pdf
Commissioned by Apple, this is a summary of research findings on technology’s impact in the classroom.
