Teaching, learning and inquiry strategies using computer technology

This paper reports a case study in a Singapore school where a group of 'at risk' secondary students were given a series of linked computer-based busin ess and consumer projects involving word processing, survey design and anal ysis, and presentation of results with computer graphics. There were clear benefits in terms of the group's motivation, behaviour and performance on t ests, particularly in English. Both quantitative and qualitative data to su pport the findings are provided. The theoretical underpinnings of construct ivism collaborative inquiry and situated learning provide the conceptual fr amework for this case study.