Integrating computer technology in teacher education

The paper highlights some of the concerns among developing countries to introduce computer technology in teacher education and the nations ’ classrooms in particular. The arguments in favour hinge on improving quality of education through improvement in quality of teaching and learning processes through the use of computer technology. The paper discusses the use of computer technology in exploring the constructivist dimensions of the content of science and mathematics curricula and helping the development of new curricula with a constructivist or social constructivist orientation. The reader is introduced to the efficacy of integrated learning systems (ILS) in providing feedback and the need for remedial action to learners who can monitor their performance. The ‘microworld ’ learning environment created by LOGO, and the application of Microsoft Paint programmes in the primary school science and mathematics curricula are discussed. The paper also highlights the role of the World Wide Web (WWW) in developing global curricula for science and mathematics. The emergence of Web-based learning environment (WBLE), a confluence of digital technologies of computer, Internet and the World Wide Web, is creating ne