Exploring Digital Technology in Education
Why Theory Matters and What to Do about It
By Michael Hammond
Published
May 31, 2023Page count
174 pagesISBN
978-1447362623Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
May 31, 2023Page count
174 pagesISBN
978-1447362616Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
May 31, 2023Page count
174 pagesISBN
978-1447362630Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
May 31, 2023Page count
174 pagesISBN
978-1447362630Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy Press
Exploring Digital Technology in Education
The field of digital technology in education has long been under-theorised.
This book will enable the reader to reflect on the use of theory when explaining technology use and set out ways in which we can theorise better. It explores the concept of theory and looks at how teaching, learning and technology itself have been theorised. With relatable international case studies, it shows how theories underpin optimistic and pessimistic accounts of technology in education.
This innovative book will help readers to understand more deeply the use of digital technology in education, as well as the idea of theory and how to develop a distinctly educational approach to theorising.
“Theory is complex, but Hammond provides an understandable foundation and way forward to understand theory, apply it and build on it.” Nicola Johnson, Edith Cowan University
Michael Hammond is Reader in Educational Studies at the University of Warwick.
1. What is theory?
2. What is theorising?
3. Theorising learning with technology
4. Teachers and technology: why does take-up seem so difficult?
5. A theory of technology
6. Optimism and pessimism when it comes to theorising technology
7. How can we theorise better?
