Publisher's Synopsis
Teaching and learning were at the heart of Tom Conlon's vision of education. Central to that vision was the importance of enabling learners (and teachers) to develop effective learning tools. For him, tools were key to the empowerment of the learner and critical thinking was crucial. These beliefs informed his writing, the software he wrote and his critique of Government initiatives and paternalistic approaches to educational change. He inspires us to recognise the power of information technology to unlock new forms of communication, problem solving and creativity. This selection of papers exemplifies Tom's gift for clear communication and conveys well his search for meaning and the clarity of his voice. Above all it is a radical voice, a voice of sceptical, constructive enquiry.
