The misappropriating of an innovation by Cameroonian learners: For a global and participative approach of the integration of ICTs in school
Journal Title: ESSACHESS - Journal for Communication Studies - Year 2010, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
This article studies how Cameroonian learners misappropriate prescribed uses within the context of an innovation. The methodology used is based on sociology of uses and on interview. The obtained results show that learners dispose strategies to reform the integration of ICTs in school. To allow an adapted school innovation, this work proposes an approach which takes into account both the utility and the acceptability of computer.
Authors and Affiliations
Emmanuel BECHE| Enseignant-Chercheur, Université de Maroua, Cameroun, Ecole Normale Supérieure
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