Abstract This paper reviews the international research evidence on ways in which information and communication technologies (ICT) are used both formal informal pre‐school settings. The review addresses debate over value desirability of young children using computers computational toys; relationship these to a media environment encompasses television, video, books magazines; literacies involved media; interface design interactivity.

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore how guided interaction could create opportunities for learning with information and communication technologies (ICT) children aged three four. grounded in the naturalistic environment playroom, a context free play child‐initiated activity, focused on interventions selected implemented by practitioners. Guided describes ways which children's interactions computers other forms ICT can be actively supported pre‐school settings. paper presents...

Schemes that seek to ensure children have access technology at home have, so far, been aimed over the age of 8. However, there is likely be an increasing policy interest in extending similar schemes pre-school given widespread commitment value early intervention children's education and family life. We draw on three research studies conducted by authors discuss range technologies encounter home, different forms their learning takes support for learning. use these findings provide starting...

The study examines impact of plea bargaining on the criminal justice system in Takum Metropolis. objectives were to assess efficiency Metropolis, Taraba State and identify challenges barriers effective implementation State. adopted use descriptive survey research design. sample size for was 46 respondents which total number staff working Nigeria Correctional Service Medium Security Custodial Center (NCSMSCCT) Magistrate Court (MCT). sampling technique census technique. Data from collected...

Robert Mugabe was born in 1924, a black man one of Africa's most defiantly white-dominated nations: Rhodesia. A revolutionary hero who came to prominence as guerrilla leader the 1970s, he has been key player Southern Africa ever since. For when Rhodesia became Zimbabwe 1980, public face hopeful experiment African independence--but next twenty-two years would tell different story.In this evenhanded yet unsparing study, Stephen Chan explains and interprets freedom fighter turned tyrant, an...

Considering the world status of China, one would be concerned that Hong Kong is left with 32 more years, by 2047, to demonstrate how “one country, two systems” works, and make case that, time 50-year period “no change” promise for Special Administrative Region expires, its people deserve a fair review arrangement their future. Having endured 18 years increasingly unpopular ineffective government since 1997, citizens find little patience delay full recognition root causes engagement...

We present two methods to create realistic Chinese painting. The first method is 3D painting animation using existing software packages. second an expressive paint tool which allows artist interactively 2D

Through an extensive allegorical reading of films, this paper attempts to capture a certain cultural form imagination in Hong Kong during the transitional period leading up historical handover power 1997. Dwelling on world signification conjured through what I call jianghu filmic imaginary,the analysis focuses ideological and utopian impulses registered relation whole emotional complex anxiety, bewilderment despair works some highly creative local filmmakers genre: Ching Siu-Tong, Ann Hui,...

The act naam-chaau (mutual destruction) can be taken as a move, process, or terminal strike registered at specific junctures in the intensifying situation of Hong Kong, triggered initially by government's attempt to amend law allow it extradite alleged individuals territory China despite massive opposition people across social sectors. In course leaderless popular movement against government since June 2019, through media publicity, flash protests and overseas lobbying, work has given rise...