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Exploring the virtual world of learning across generations. Information and communications technology for the educational support of immigrant youth

Exploring the virtual world of learning across generations. Information and communications technology for the educational support of immigrant youth

Marcin Rojek, Joanna Leek, Petr Svoboda

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The book addresses the issue of intergenerational learning in a virtual world created by information and communication technology (ICT) and the role of ICT in an educational environment. In order to discuss how ICT can be used as a means to prevent early school leaving among immigrant youth, this book explores the literature on how learning can be understood in the intergenerational context, the challenges in preventing early school leaving, the prospects for ICT in education and presents the findings of an empirical study on intergenerational learning with the use of ICT. Authors findings highlight that ICT-supported intergenerational learning is a significant sociocultural platform for knowledge exchange, at the same time reducing intergenerational and cultural distance. It creates a sense of belonging and ensures mutual support, and encourages better understanding and harmonious coexistence between young immigrants and older citizens.

Introduction         7

 

Chapter I. Intergenerational learning in contemporary education – a theoretical justification of the ICT Guides project (Marcin Rojek)   9

Introduction          11

1.1. Learning in preference to education          11

1.1.1. The behaviourist approach to learning         16

1.1.2. Cognitive learning           18

1.1.3. Social learning  22

1.1.4. The transformative approach to learning     25

1.1.5. The three dimensions of learning by Knud Illeris        29

1.2. The potential of intergenerational learning in educational problem solving     38

1.2.1. The educational potential of generations     38

1.2.2. Intergenerational learning as empowerment                45

Summary                50

 

Chapter II. Immigrant youth education and early school leaving – challenges to contemporary education (Joanna Leek)          51

Introduction          53

2.1. Education of immigrant youth – an overview            53

2.2. Youths – between early school leaving and social exclusion             55

2.3. Profile of the early school leaver                57

2.4. Supporting the educational attainment of youths – recommendations for policy and practice      60

Summary                62

 

Chapter III. Information and communications technology – a prospective approach to education (Petr Svoboda)        63

Introduction          65

    1. Information and communications technology (ICT) in education       66
      1. New technologies and the current most frequently-used didactic tools   67
      2. New tools in distance education and blended learning             69
      3. Advantages and barriers in the use of new technologies in education    71

3.1.4. Extension of new technologies in education               73

3.2. Digital literacy and its development           75

3.3. Digital technology in education  79

3.3.1.Digital technology in pedagogical activities 79

3.3.2. Application of digital technology in education            81

3.3.3. Digital competence          84

3.4. ICT in informal education            90

3.4.1. M-learning – new methods and forms of education    92

3.4.2. The goals and purpose of m-learning          93

3.4.3. Mobile technology in teaching       95

3.4.4. Innovations in education using cloud computing       98

3.4.5. The benefits of online collaboration in education       100

Summary                101

 

Chapter IV. The findings of the ICT Guides(Joanna Leek, Marcin Rojek) 103

Introduction          105

4.1. Cases studies – the intergenerational learning courses       105

      1. The intergenerational courses held in Berlin               108
      2. The intergenerational courses held in Gothenburg    118
      3. Intergenerational learning courses conducted in Madrid          128
      4. The intergenerational courses held in Sheffield          134

4.2. General conclusions from the project     143

 

Summary               148

 

Bibliography         149

 

Biograms              159

  • Titel: Exploring the virtual world of learning across generations. Information and communications technology for the educational support of immigrant youth
  • Autor: Marcin Rojek, Joanna Leek, Petr Svoboda
  • ISBN: 978-83-814-2859-0, 9788381428590
  • Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2020-05-08
  • Format: E-book
  • Artikelkennung: e_1lxz
  • Verleger: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego