Montessori Method and ICTs

Authors

  • Athanasios Drigas N.C.S.R. "DEMOKRITOS" - INSTITUTE OF INFORMATICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - TELECOMS LAB-NET MEDIA LAB
  • Eugenia Gkeka N.C.S.R. "DEMOKRITOS" - INSTITUTE OF INFORMATICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - TELECOMS LAB-NET MEDIA LAB

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijes.v4i1.5481

Abstract


This article bridges the gap between the Montessori Method and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in contemporary education. It reviews recent research works which recall the Montessori philosophy, principles and didactical tools applying to today’s computers and supporting technologies in children’s learning process. This article reviews how important the stimulation of human senses in the learning process is, as well as the development of Montessori materials using the body and the hand in particular, all according to the Montessori Method along with recent researches over ICTs. Montessori Method within information society age acquires new perspectives, new functionality and new efficacy.

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Published

2016-03-29

How to Cite

Drigas, A., & Gkeka, E. (2016). Montessori Method and ICTs. International Journal of Recent Contributions from Engineering, Science & IT (iJES), 4(1), pp. 25–30. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijes.v4i1.5481

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2016)

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Papers

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