TY - BOOK TI - Education and informatics worldwide: The state of the art and beyond SN - 185302089.3 PY - 1992/// CY - London PB - UNESCO KW - Education KW - Educational Technology KW - Information Science KW - Computer in use in Education KW - International Cooperation KW - Information Industry N1 - Chapter 1, 9-65 ppg; Jacques Hebenstreit; Where are we and how did we get there?; Chapter 2, 67-118 ppg; Bernard Levrat; Basic strategies for introducing and using informatics in education; Chapter 3, 119-172 ppg; Alfred Bork, David Walker and André Poly; Applications; Chapter 4, 173-220 ppg; Current restraints and prospects: regional examples; Chapter 5, 221-250 ppg ; Rhys Gwyn; Prospects for international co-operation N2 - This book gives an in-depth examination of the global state of informatics in education, analyzing why the early goals have largely fallen short. It investigates the political, social and economic barriers to growth and considers future opportunities including the use of cost-effective technologies. Organized around five core themes: present situation and objectives, strategies, cooperation, industry applications and successes — the book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and improving the integration of informatics in education. Contributions from leading experts like Bernard Luskin, Alfred Bork, and David M. Wallace makes it a valuable guide for educators, policy makers and industry stakeholders ER -