Michael  Hammond Author of Evaluating Organization Development
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Michael Hammond


I work at the University of Warwick where I am particularly involved with teaching and supporting research degree students. Most of my teaching and research involves education, technology and social research. I have written a range of papers particularly on technology in education and a recent book on research methods with my colleague Jerry Wellington. I am particularly interested in online community as a concept and what members expect from online participation.

Subjects: Education

Biography

My career has involved me in teaching in different countries, working in secondary schools and teacher training. I presently work in the Centre for Education Studies at the University of Warwick . Most of my teaching and research involves education, technology and social research and although my work often focuses on  technology in education I have gained a wider interest in research methods and social theory, particularly the work of Dewey, Vygotsky and Habermas.  I am at present particularly interested in online community as a concept and what members expect from online participation.  I am also interested in reactions to technology, for example why is there so much optimism about its impact?, and to ideas of knowledge building through online interaction.

Areas of Research / Professional Expertise

    technology, ICT, research methods, social theory

Books

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 Featured Title - Research Methods Key Concepts - 1st Edition book cover

Articles

British Journal of Educational Technology

Introducing ICT in schools in England: Rationale and consequences


Published: Mar 28, 2014 by British Journal of Educational Technology
Authors: Michael Hammond
Subjects: Education

Abstract This paper provides a critical perspective on the attempts to promote the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning in England. Future development in the use of ICT should be more measured and adaptive, taking account of the multidimensional nature of technology.