Abstract
The efficacy of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in classes of Home Economics was examined. Specifically, three courses in our department were the subject of study, i.e., (1) Principles of Home Economics, (2) Exercises in Color Science, and (3) Experiment in laundering and finishing. More specifically, the aim of our research was respectively (1) To enforce preparation and review lessons for student-centered class activities, (2) To exchange opinions by sharing their works of color patterns (similarity, sameness, contrast) through the use of the color expression function of computer, and (3) To deepen understanding by sharing the results that each student had obtained from the washing experiment. As a result of class activity and evaluation, we found that ICT enabled us (1) To show a clear flow of preparation-lecture-review in class, (2) To share data and opinions more easily, and (3) To promote a self-directed learning and nurture the ability to learn and think independently.
