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  A 4 Stage Model of the evolution of educational computing
  Based on Heppell (1993b)
   
Classification Evolutionary
   
  Overview
 

Heppell presents four stages that the use of computers in educational institutions (schools) progresses through:

  • Stage 1: Topicality - Focus is on learning about the technology.
  • Stage 2: Surrogacy - The computer is used as a 'surrogate teacher'
  • Stage 3: Progression - Focus on use of generic tools
  • Stage 4: Pedagogic Evolution - Computers alter the learning environment and the learners. This stage involved radical change.

Heppell links these four stages of evolution of the use of computers to his taxonomy of multimedia use.
   
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  It would be interesting to hear your views on and/or experiences of using Heppell's 4 stage model of the evolution of computer use (or on my reporting of it) - why not email me (PeterT@meD8.info)?
   
 

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