This document summarizes different approaches to integrating ICT (Information and Communications Technology) into pre-service teacher training courses and discusses their strengths and weaknesses. It identifies four primary approaches: 1) ICT skills development, 2) ICT pedagogy, 3) Subject-specific, and 4) Practice-driven. While the skills and pedagogy approaches improve ICT literacy, they often do not transfer to classroom use. The subject-specific and practice-driven approaches, which model ICT integration across subjects and require use during teaching practicums, have more success in encouraging pre-service teachers to integrate ICT into their own teaching. However, challenges remain such as tutor teachers' own ICT skills and perceptions of
Introducing ict into teacher training programs-problems in bangladeshAlexander Decker
1) The document discusses problems with introducing ICT (information and communication technology) into teacher training programs in Bangladesh.
2) It identifies several key barriers according to the Access, Competence, and Motivation model - including lack of access to technology, lack of teacher ICT skills and knowledge, insufficient funding, and negative teacher attitudes towards ICT.
3) The document also notes Bangladesh lacks sufficient trained resource persons to lead teacher training programs in integrating ICT into their teaching practices. Overcoming these issues is important for improving ICT integration and teaching quality in Bangladesh.
The document discusses key challenges in educational leadership regarding the implementation of information and communication technologies (ICT) in schools. It identifies three main challenges: 1) creating a shared vision for technology integration among stakeholders, 2) allocating adequate infrastructure and funding, and 3) providing appropriate support systems for staff. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration between principals, teachers, and other stakeholders to develop realistic and achievable plans for utilizing technology to enhance teaching and learning.
What impedes saudi science teachers from using ictAlexander Decker
This document discusses barriers to integrating information and communications technologies (ICT) into science education in Saudi Arabia. It reports on a study that examined intrinsic and extrinsic barriers faced by male and female science teachers in intermediate schools. The study found 10 main barriers impeding ICT integration, including inadequate resources, inefficient project management, lack of teacher training, and insufficient time. The barriers differed somewhat between male and female teachers. The Ministry of Education is called upon to address these obstacles to help integrate ICT into science pedagogy.
Basic technology teachers’ awareness and attitude towards the use of informat...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined basic technology teachers' awareness and attitudes towards using information and communication technology (ICT) in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study found that while teachers have a positive attitude towards ICT, they lack knowledge about how to integrate ICT methodologies into their teaching. Specifically, teachers are aware of the benefits of ICT but not informed on how and when to use it or how to select appropriate tools. The study concludes that while teachers recognize ICT's potential, a lack of internet access and professional development hinders their ability to effectively incorporate technology into instruction.
Assessment of ict teachers’ competence to implement the new ict curriculum in...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed the competence of ICT teachers in rural and urban secondary schools in North Eastern Nigeria for implementing the ICT curriculum. The study surveyed 1,744 ICT teachers across the six states. Results showed that the teachers had low competence in policy, curriculum, pedagogy, technology, administration, and professional development as related to ICT integration. Some obstacles to teachers' competences were a lack of hardware, software, financial resources, and electricity, as well as insufficient experience with ICT applications. The study recommended incorporating ICT into teachers' professional development and ensuring the ICT curriculum enhances job performance.
The impact of ict on educational performance and itsTariq Ghayyur
This document summarizes a research paper that analyzes the efficiency of information and communication technology (ICT) use in education and its impact on educational performance in selected European Union and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries. The research uses a non-parametric data envelopment analysis technique to measure the efficiency of ICT inputs relative to educational outputs and outcomes. The analysis finds that countries like Finland, Norway, Belgium and South Korea are the most efficient in their use of ICT for education. Most other countries showed potential for increased efficiency of ICT use and improved educational results.
This document discusses the challenges faced by educational technologists in integrating new technologies into K-12 education systems. It defines key terms like educational technology, educational technologists, and educational technology integration. The main challenges include evolving technologies developing quickly, ensuring equal access to resources, and addressing privacy and security issues. Educational technologists must also consider ethical issues and expand their skills in leadership, planning, and change management to effectively integrate technologies while meeting educational goals.
Introducing ict into teacher training programs-problems in bangladeshAlexander Decker
1) The document discusses problems with introducing ICT (information and communication technology) into teacher training programs in Bangladesh.
2) It identifies several key barriers according to the Access, Competence, and Motivation model - including lack of access to technology, lack of teacher ICT skills and knowledge, insufficient funding, and negative teacher attitudes towards ICT.
3) The document also notes Bangladesh lacks sufficient trained resource persons to lead teacher training programs in integrating ICT into their teaching practices. Overcoming these issues is important for improving ICT integration and teaching quality in Bangladesh.
The document discusses key challenges in educational leadership regarding the implementation of information and communication technologies (ICT) in schools. It identifies three main challenges: 1) creating a shared vision for technology integration among stakeholders, 2) allocating adequate infrastructure and funding, and 3) providing appropriate support systems for staff. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration between principals, teachers, and other stakeholders to develop realistic and achievable plans for utilizing technology to enhance teaching and learning.
What impedes saudi science teachers from using ictAlexander Decker
This document discusses barriers to integrating information and communications technologies (ICT) into science education in Saudi Arabia. It reports on a study that examined intrinsic and extrinsic barriers faced by male and female science teachers in intermediate schools. The study found 10 main barriers impeding ICT integration, including inadequate resources, inefficient project management, lack of teacher training, and insufficient time. The barriers differed somewhat between male and female teachers. The Ministry of Education is called upon to address these obstacles to help integrate ICT into science pedagogy.
Basic technology teachers’ awareness and attitude towards the use of informat...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined basic technology teachers' awareness and attitudes towards using information and communication technology (ICT) in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study found that while teachers have a positive attitude towards ICT, they lack knowledge about how to integrate ICT methodologies into their teaching. Specifically, teachers are aware of the benefits of ICT but not informed on how and when to use it or how to select appropriate tools. The study concludes that while teachers recognize ICT's potential, a lack of internet access and professional development hinders their ability to effectively incorporate technology into instruction.
Assessment of ict teachers’ competence to implement the new ict curriculum in...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed the competence of ICT teachers in rural and urban secondary schools in North Eastern Nigeria for implementing the ICT curriculum. The study surveyed 1,744 ICT teachers across the six states. Results showed that the teachers had low competence in policy, curriculum, pedagogy, technology, administration, and professional development as related to ICT integration. Some obstacles to teachers' competences were a lack of hardware, software, financial resources, and electricity, as well as insufficient experience with ICT applications. The study recommended incorporating ICT into teachers' professional development and ensuring the ICT curriculum enhances job performance.
The impact of ict on educational performance and itsTariq Ghayyur
This document summarizes a research paper that analyzes the efficiency of information and communication technology (ICT) use in education and its impact on educational performance in selected European Union and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries. The research uses a non-parametric data envelopment analysis technique to measure the efficiency of ICT inputs relative to educational outputs and outcomes. The analysis finds that countries like Finland, Norway, Belgium and South Korea are the most efficient in their use of ICT for education. Most other countries showed potential for increased efficiency of ICT use and improved educational results.
This document discusses the challenges faced by educational technologists in integrating new technologies into K-12 education systems. It defines key terms like educational technology, educational technologists, and educational technology integration. The main challenges include evolving technologies developing quickly, ensuring equal access to resources, and addressing privacy and security issues. Educational technologists must also consider ethical issues and expand their skills in leadership, planning, and change management to effectively integrate technologies while meeting educational goals.
Professional Development approach to motivate teachers to overcome the second...Willy Castro
This is the presentation of the PHD research project plan regarding to Professional Development approach to motivate teachers to overcome the second-order barriers of Information and Communication Technologies integration in Higher Education.
Author Willy Castro
PHD Student
Aalborg University
Demographic implications for the user perceptions of e-learning in higher edu...Tariq Ghayyur
This document summarizes a research study on the demographic implications of user perceptions of e-learning in higher education institutions in North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. The study explores how factors like age, gender, experience level, and other demographics impact teachers', students', and administrators' perceptions of e-teaching, e-learning, and e-education. A literature review covers previous research on user perceptions and attitudes toward educational technologies in developing countries. The study aims to understand how six demographic groupings influence perceptions across five research variables related to technology use.
IMPACT OF CAI AND SCHOOL TYPE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BASIC TE...abdullahi yunusa
This document summarizes a study on the impact of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and school type on student academic performance in basic technology in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study used a quasi-experimental design with an experimental group receiving CAI and a control group receiving traditional instruction. Results found no significant differences between CAI and traditional instruction, or between students at day schools versus boarding schools. The outcome may be due to factors like student familiarity with computers and cognitive strategies. It is recommended that teachers be trained to ensure students acquire reading, writing, and technical skills for effective learning both with and without technology.
Influence of Teacher Accessibility and Attitude towards Integration of Comput...RSIS International
The widespread use of computers in schools renders accessibility and preparedness in these technologies necessary. It is critical to understand whether mathematics teachers are accessible to computers and have the necessary attitudes regarding computer integration into their classrooms. The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of teacher accessibility and attitude towards integration of computers in mathematics instruction in secondary schools in Kenya. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. 147 mathematics teachers in 25 public secondary schools of Kakamega South were selected through urposive, stratified and simple random procedures. The instruments for data collection were the questionnaire and interview schedule. Reliability of the data collection instruments was determined by split –half method. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings had implications on integration of computers in secondary school mathematics.
The document discusses a study that examined barriers to early childhood teachers' integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support numeracy development. The study involved interviews with six early childhood teachers. It found that they faced significant extrinsic barriers like lack of access to digital tools and WiFi, time constraints, and lack of relevant professional development. A few teachers also reported intrinsic barriers in the form of philosophical concerns about young children's use of technology. Overall, the barriers hindered teachers' ability to authentically integrate ICT into teaching and limited young students' access to valuable learning opportunities with technology.
Adaptive Remediation Solutions Design Framework and Implementation for Studen...iosrjce
E-learning has established a critical presence in the 21st century learning environment. With the rise
of convergence technologies, different models of e-learning have emerged obliterating the barriers of time and
space and delivering deep learning. Teaching-learning interplay has been further enhanced because of novel
interactive process centric interventions and e-tutoring is emerging as an effective teaching learning solution.
Specifically, the paper addresses the current e-learning challenges by designing and implementing Adaptive
Remediation Solutions Framework to e-tutoring. The e-tutoring Adaptive Remediation Solutions Framework
deals with improvement of the overall learning experience by identifying the gap and adopting Learning to
learn driven remedial interventions with the specific cognitive requirements of the learner traditionally not
catered to in a standard (conventional) e-learning environment. The paper ascertains the improvement in the
student success rate by early identification of learners at-risk followed by timely, continuous and multi-tiered
teaching-learning interventions. Convergence Technology (CT) enabled Educational Technology (ET) has been
leveraged to offer innovative pedagogies by matching learning model in Adaptive Remediation Solutions
Framework with learners abilities & differentiated assessment. This has been evaluated through data obtained
from an e-learning course offered by a leading e-learning institute. The results clearly demonstrate that the
Adaptive Remediation Solutions Framework assists in creating an effective learning environment resulting in
improved student success rate.
This document proposes a framework to support teachers in designing ICT lessons for 21st century learning using technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and design thinking. It argues that design thinking can help teachers address complex factors in lesson design and transform their various forms of TPACK knowledge. The framework depicts the iterative process of design thinking, which involves framing problems, developing ideas and materials, implementing lessons, and reflecting. It suggests teachers draw on different TPACK knowledge domains through guiding questions at each stage to support 21st century learning goals like cognitive, metacognitive, sociocultural, productivity and technological skills. The framework is intended to address limitations of existing ICT lesson design models and help teachers develop lessons engaging students in
This research is done by the researcher to investigate kinds of ICT used by English lecturers for non-English Study Program students at IAIN Curup and to investigate the roles of ICT for the English lecturer at IAIN Curup. This research used descriptive quantitative Because the questioner's results were evaluated and explained in the explanatory form.The questionnaire used as the instrument to collect the data. Questionnaire about the ICT used by the English lecturers for non-English Study Program students at IAIN Curup and the role of ICT for English Lecturer. Five processes is used to analyze the data from questionnaires in this research. They are (1) data managing of research result, (2) reading/memoing of result, (3) description of result; (4) classifying of research result and (5) interpreting of research result. The result showed that the lecturers always used three types of ICR in teaching English in the classroom, they were the speaker, educational games, and website resources. The reason for them using three types of ICT because it was easy to use and cheap. In using the ICT, the lecturers have a different opinion about About ICT's role in promoting its learning operations. The use of ICT in the teaching and learning system had 7 (seven) roles. It is about the role of ICT in motivating, attracting, and enhancing the success of learners in studying English.
This document discusses barriers to integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into teaching and learning environments. It identifies several common barriers at the teacher and infrastructure levels. At the teacher level, barriers include lack of teacher confidence, competency, and motivation to change their practices. At the infrastructure level, common barriers are lack of adequate ICT resources, effective training, and infrastructure support. To improve ICT integration, the document argues that education systems must address these barriers by enhancing teacher skills and confidence, providing sufficient resources and training, and strengthening infrastructure support.
The document summarizes research on the technology gap between digital native students and digital immigrant teachers. It discusses how the TPACK model can help bridge this gap. The TPACK model shows that effective technology integration requires knowledge in technology, pedagogy, content, and their intersections. Teacher training must address these knowledge areas and provide hands-on experience applying technology to specific lessons. External factors like support and experience also influence integration. The document provides examples of how to implement TPACK-based training to help teachers successfully integrate new technologies.
Successful implementation of tpack in teacherIJITE
This document summarizes recent literature on successfully implementing TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) in teacher preparation programs. Several key themes emerged: 1) Building student confidence in technology integration through exposure is important. 2) Leadership and modeling of technology integration by instructors is also integral. 3) Assessment and evaluation of technology integration is necessary to provide feedback and ensure standards are being met. The literature suggests that while stand-alone technology courses are common, fully integrating technology across the curriculum is ideal for developing pre-service teachers' TPACK.
This document summarizes research on the impact of technology on student learning. It finds that:
1) Technology has the potential to improve learning but its effectiveness depends on how it is used and the context of use.
2) Some studies found no academic benefits or saw technology as a costly investment, while others found benefits like increased motivation, engagement, and skills when used appropriately.
3) For technology to enhance learning, it is important that it be used as a tool to promote student-centered pedagogy rather than just being present in schools or being the focus of instruction itself.
This document presents a model for understanding how digital technologies can best support personalized learning in schools. The model conceptualizes four learning spaces that influence students' education: the personal learning space, teaching space, school space, and living space. These spaces are interrelated and influenced by technologies. The model was validated using data from research projects, which found that technologies can provide feedback, motivation, and opportunities for collaboration. However, teachers and students may have differing comfort levels with technologies and understandings of personalized learning. Recommendations include better aligning perceptions across learning spaces to effectively use digital tools for personalization.
PREPARING STUDENT TEACHERS TO TEACH WITH TECHNOLOGY: CASE STUDIES IN FINLAND ...IJITE
This quantitative study examines the training of student teachers for ICT-based teaching in two teacher education institution, in Israel and Finland. The data was collected in 2015-2017 using a questionnaire administered to 41 Finnish and 44 Israeli student teachers. The results show that most student teachers had practice in ICT-based teaching. However, about a third of student teachers in both institutions practiced only two times or less using ICT. Those who practiced mostly used a teacher-centred approach as did their college and school mentor teachers who integrated ICT in their lessons. The variable describing competency in ICT-based teaching correlated with student teachers' attitudes, the number of ICT-based lessons they taught, modelling by the school mentor teacher, and the various schools’ infrastructures and support. The results show that students in Israeli institutions are better prepared to teach with ICT which can be explained by the impact of the latest national reforms. We conclude that students' perception of their TPACK is the function of a variety of factors: on a personal level (attitudes towards the contribution of ICT to teaching and learning); on an institutional level (curriculum, modelling by faculty, institutional strategies); on a field practice school level (modelling by school mentors, infrastructure, pedagogical, technological, and administrative support); and on a national level (reforms and their implementation models). All these factors must be considered to promote the pedagogically innovative integration of ICT in teacher training and the overall education system. The best strategy to achieve this goal is to support collaboration between TEIs and schools on the national level. Wide-scale implementation of ICT in teaching demands significant investments in infrastructure and training. Hence much of its success depends on the national vision and priorities given to this purpose.
Lessons learned rt i manuscript nat forum of sped journalWilliam Kritsonis
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS are a group of national and international refereed, blind-reviewed academic journals. NFJ publishes articles academic intellectual diversity, multicultural issues, management, business, administration, issues focusing on colleges, universities, and schools, all aspects of schooling, special education, counseling and addiction, international issues of education, organizational behavior, theory and development, and much more. DR. WILLIAM ALLAN KRITSONIS is Editor-in-Chief (Since 1982). See: www.nationalforum.com
The TPACK framework requires understanding the negotiation between content, pedagogy, and technology. It includes seven knowledge areas: content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, technology knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, technology content knowledge, technology pedagogical knowledge, and TPACK, which builds on the core ideas of how teachers can creatively integrate technology within a contextual framework by understanding the complex relationships between students, content, parents, technology, and teachers.
ICT and Cooperative Learning-Reinventing the Classroomrexcris
This study examined the impact of using information and communication technology (ICT) and cooperative learning on student achievement in geometry class. Two groups of students were compared: one used ICT alone while the other used both ICT and cooperative learning. Pre- and post-tests showed that while both groups improved, the group using both ICT and cooperative learning performed significantly better. The results indicate that simply providing technology is not enough and that effective pedagogical approaches like cooperative learning maximize the benefits of integrating technology into teaching.
Canadian eLearning Network: Leadership in Canada (iNACOL Nov. 2014)LaBonte Randy
This document summarizes a presentation by the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) about online and blended learning in Canada. CANeLearn is a pan-Canadian network that shares resources and research to promote online learning opportunities. The presentation discusses issues, challenges and innovations in online learning across Canadian provinces. It highlights examples from Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, such as Nova Scotia's centralized online program hosted through the government.
The document describes a professional development program for 20 middle school mathematics teachers. The program aimed to (1) help teachers develop technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK), (2) increase teachers' understanding of algebraic concepts, and (3) improve teachers' problem-solving skills with an emphasis on modeling concepts using technology. Teachers received 120 hours of professional development over an academic year focusing on conceptual knowledge, pedagogical techniques, and developing technology-based lessons. The program sought to prepare teachers to effectively teach algebra using technology.
The document introduces the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, which describes the types of knowledge needed by teachers for effective technology-enhanced teaching. The TPACK framework involves the intersection of teachers' technology knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and content knowledge. It consists of seven knowledge areas including technological content knowledge, technological pedagogical knowledge, and technological pedagogical content knowledge. The framework is used to define what teachers need to know to effectively integrate technology and is becoming popular for developing technology-focused professional development programs.
ICT and the changing role of the teacherSteve Wheeler
This document discusses the changing role of teachers with the introduction of information and communication technologies (ICT) in schools. It explores how ICT affects teaching and learning by promoting collaborative and autonomous learning. The introduction of ICT raises questions about the nature of teaching and requires teachers to acquire new skills. The document evaluates uses of ICT in US and UK schools, finding that ICT allows for shared resources and learning spaces. It concludes that ICT will continue to change teaching practices and the role of teachers.
Usage and impact of ict in education sector a study of pakistanTariq Ghayyur
- The document analyzes the usage and impact of information and communication technology (ICT) in the education sector of Pakistan. It examines how availability, usage, knowledge, and effectiveness of ICT affect its usage and impact.
- The study collected data from 429 respondents at colleges and universities in Pakistan. The results show that availability and usage of ICT improves students' knowledge and learning skills. ICT is improving educational efficiency and informing policies.
- Availability and usage of ICT resources and students' knowledge of ICT positively correlate with its usage and impact on the education sector in Pakistan, according to the data analysis. The effectiveness of ICT also has a strong positive relationship with its usage and impact.
Professional Development approach to motivate teachers to overcome the second...Willy Castro
This is the presentation of the PHD research project plan regarding to Professional Development approach to motivate teachers to overcome the second-order barriers of Information and Communication Technologies integration in Higher Education.
Author Willy Castro
PHD Student
Aalborg University
Demographic implications for the user perceptions of e-learning in higher edu...Tariq Ghayyur
This document summarizes a research study on the demographic implications of user perceptions of e-learning in higher education institutions in North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. The study explores how factors like age, gender, experience level, and other demographics impact teachers', students', and administrators' perceptions of e-teaching, e-learning, and e-education. A literature review covers previous research on user perceptions and attitudes toward educational technologies in developing countries. The study aims to understand how six demographic groupings influence perceptions across five research variables related to technology use.
IMPACT OF CAI AND SCHOOL TYPE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BASIC TE...abdullahi yunusa
This document summarizes a study on the impact of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and school type on student academic performance in basic technology in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study used a quasi-experimental design with an experimental group receiving CAI and a control group receiving traditional instruction. Results found no significant differences between CAI and traditional instruction, or between students at day schools versus boarding schools. The outcome may be due to factors like student familiarity with computers and cognitive strategies. It is recommended that teachers be trained to ensure students acquire reading, writing, and technical skills for effective learning both with and without technology.
Influence of Teacher Accessibility and Attitude towards Integration of Comput...RSIS International
The widespread use of computers in schools renders accessibility and preparedness in these technologies necessary. It is critical to understand whether mathematics teachers are accessible to computers and have the necessary attitudes regarding computer integration into their classrooms. The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of teacher accessibility and attitude towards integration of computers in mathematics instruction in secondary schools in Kenya. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. 147 mathematics teachers in 25 public secondary schools of Kakamega South were selected through urposive, stratified and simple random procedures. The instruments for data collection were the questionnaire and interview schedule. Reliability of the data collection instruments was determined by split –half method. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings had implications on integration of computers in secondary school mathematics.
The document discusses a study that examined barriers to early childhood teachers' integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support numeracy development. The study involved interviews with six early childhood teachers. It found that they faced significant extrinsic barriers like lack of access to digital tools and WiFi, time constraints, and lack of relevant professional development. A few teachers also reported intrinsic barriers in the form of philosophical concerns about young children's use of technology. Overall, the barriers hindered teachers' ability to authentically integrate ICT into teaching and limited young students' access to valuable learning opportunities with technology.
Adaptive Remediation Solutions Design Framework and Implementation for Studen...iosrjce
E-learning has established a critical presence in the 21st century learning environment. With the rise
of convergence technologies, different models of e-learning have emerged obliterating the barriers of time and
space and delivering deep learning. Teaching-learning interplay has been further enhanced because of novel
interactive process centric interventions and e-tutoring is emerging as an effective teaching learning solution.
Specifically, the paper addresses the current e-learning challenges by designing and implementing Adaptive
Remediation Solutions Framework to e-tutoring. The e-tutoring Adaptive Remediation Solutions Framework
deals with improvement of the overall learning experience by identifying the gap and adopting Learning to
learn driven remedial interventions with the specific cognitive requirements of the learner traditionally not
catered to in a standard (conventional) e-learning environment. The paper ascertains the improvement in the
student success rate by early identification of learners at-risk followed by timely, continuous and multi-tiered
teaching-learning interventions. Convergence Technology (CT) enabled Educational Technology (ET) has been
leveraged to offer innovative pedagogies by matching learning model in Adaptive Remediation Solutions
Framework with learners abilities & differentiated assessment. This has been evaluated through data obtained
from an e-learning course offered by a leading e-learning institute. The results clearly demonstrate that the
Adaptive Remediation Solutions Framework assists in creating an effective learning environment resulting in
improved student success rate.
This document proposes a framework to support teachers in designing ICT lessons for 21st century learning using technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and design thinking. It argues that design thinking can help teachers address complex factors in lesson design and transform their various forms of TPACK knowledge. The framework depicts the iterative process of design thinking, which involves framing problems, developing ideas and materials, implementing lessons, and reflecting. It suggests teachers draw on different TPACK knowledge domains through guiding questions at each stage to support 21st century learning goals like cognitive, metacognitive, sociocultural, productivity and technological skills. The framework is intended to address limitations of existing ICT lesson design models and help teachers develop lessons engaging students in
This research is done by the researcher to investigate kinds of ICT used by English lecturers for non-English Study Program students at IAIN Curup and to investigate the roles of ICT for the English lecturer at IAIN Curup. This research used descriptive quantitative Because the questioner's results were evaluated and explained in the explanatory form.The questionnaire used as the instrument to collect the data. Questionnaire about the ICT used by the English lecturers for non-English Study Program students at IAIN Curup and the role of ICT for English Lecturer. Five processes is used to analyze the data from questionnaires in this research. They are (1) data managing of research result, (2) reading/memoing of result, (3) description of result; (4) classifying of research result and (5) interpreting of research result. The result showed that the lecturers always used three types of ICR in teaching English in the classroom, they were the speaker, educational games, and website resources. The reason for them using three types of ICT because it was easy to use and cheap. In using the ICT, the lecturers have a different opinion about About ICT's role in promoting its learning operations. The use of ICT in the teaching and learning system had 7 (seven) roles. It is about the role of ICT in motivating, attracting, and enhancing the success of learners in studying English.
This document discusses barriers to integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into teaching and learning environments. It identifies several common barriers at the teacher and infrastructure levels. At the teacher level, barriers include lack of teacher confidence, competency, and motivation to change their practices. At the infrastructure level, common barriers are lack of adequate ICT resources, effective training, and infrastructure support. To improve ICT integration, the document argues that education systems must address these barriers by enhancing teacher skills and confidence, providing sufficient resources and training, and strengthening infrastructure support.
The document summarizes research on the technology gap between digital native students and digital immigrant teachers. It discusses how the TPACK model can help bridge this gap. The TPACK model shows that effective technology integration requires knowledge in technology, pedagogy, content, and their intersections. Teacher training must address these knowledge areas and provide hands-on experience applying technology to specific lessons. External factors like support and experience also influence integration. The document provides examples of how to implement TPACK-based training to help teachers successfully integrate new technologies.
Successful implementation of tpack in teacherIJITE
This document summarizes recent literature on successfully implementing TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) in teacher preparation programs. Several key themes emerged: 1) Building student confidence in technology integration through exposure is important. 2) Leadership and modeling of technology integration by instructors is also integral. 3) Assessment and evaluation of technology integration is necessary to provide feedback and ensure standards are being met. The literature suggests that while stand-alone technology courses are common, fully integrating technology across the curriculum is ideal for developing pre-service teachers' TPACK.
This document summarizes research on the impact of technology on student learning. It finds that:
1) Technology has the potential to improve learning but its effectiveness depends on how it is used and the context of use.
2) Some studies found no academic benefits or saw technology as a costly investment, while others found benefits like increased motivation, engagement, and skills when used appropriately.
3) For technology to enhance learning, it is important that it be used as a tool to promote student-centered pedagogy rather than just being present in schools or being the focus of instruction itself.
This document presents a model for understanding how digital technologies can best support personalized learning in schools. The model conceptualizes four learning spaces that influence students' education: the personal learning space, teaching space, school space, and living space. These spaces are interrelated and influenced by technologies. The model was validated using data from research projects, which found that technologies can provide feedback, motivation, and opportunities for collaboration. However, teachers and students may have differing comfort levels with technologies and understandings of personalized learning. Recommendations include better aligning perceptions across learning spaces to effectively use digital tools for personalization.
PREPARING STUDENT TEACHERS TO TEACH WITH TECHNOLOGY: CASE STUDIES IN FINLAND ...IJITE
This quantitative study examines the training of student teachers for ICT-based teaching in two teacher education institution, in Israel and Finland. The data was collected in 2015-2017 using a questionnaire administered to 41 Finnish and 44 Israeli student teachers. The results show that most student teachers had practice in ICT-based teaching. However, about a third of student teachers in both institutions practiced only two times or less using ICT. Those who practiced mostly used a teacher-centred approach as did their college and school mentor teachers who integrated ICT in their lessons. The variable describing competency in ICT-based teaching correlated with student teachers' attitudes, the number of ICT-based lessons they taught, modelling by the school mentor teacher, and the various schools’ infrastructures and support. The results show that students in Israeli institutions are better prepared to teach with ICT which can be explained by the impact of the latest national reforms. We conclude that students' perception of their TPACK is the function of a variety of factors: on a personal level (attitudes towards the contribution of ICT to teaching and learning); on an institutional level (curriculum, modelling by faculty, institutional strategies); on a field practice school level (modelling by school mentors, infrastructure, pedagogical, technological, and administrative support); and on a national level (reforms and their implementation models). All these factors must be considered to promote the pedagogically innovative integration of ICT in teacher training and the overall education system. The best strategy to achieve this goal is to support collaboration between TEIs and schools on the national level. Wide-scale implementation of ICT in teaching demands significant investments in infrastructure and training. Hence much of its success depends on the national vision and priorities given to this purpose.
Lessons learned rt i manuscript nat forum of sped journalWilliam Kritsonis
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS are a group of national and international refereed, blind-reviewed academic journals. NFJ publishes articles academic intellectual diversity, multicultural issues, management, business, administration, issues focusing on colleges, universities, and schools, all aspects of schooling, special education, counseling and addiction, international issues of education, organizational behavior, theory and development, and much more. DR. WILLIAM ALLAN KRITSONIS is Editor-in-Chief (Since 1982). See: www.nationalforum.com
The TPACK framework requires understanding the negotiation between content, pedagogy, and technology. It includes seven knowledge areas: content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, technology knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, technology content knowledge, technology pedagogical knowledge, and TPACK, which builds on the core ideas of how teachers can creatively integrate technology within a contextual framework by understanding the complex relationships between students, content, parents, technology, and teachers.
ICT and Cooperative Learning-Reinventing the Classroomrexcris
This study examined the impact of using information and communication technology (ICT) and cooperative learning on student achievement in geometry class. Two groups of students were compared: one used ICT alone while the other used both ICT and cooperative learning. Pre- and post-tests showed that while both groups improved, the group using both ICT and cooperative learning performed significantly better. The results indicate that simply providing technology is not enough and that effective pedagogical approaches like cooperative learning maximize the benefits of integrating technology into teaching.
Canadian eLearning Network: Leadership in Canada (iNACOL Nov. 2014)LaBonte Randy
This document summarizes a presentation by the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) about online and blended learning in Canada. CANeLearn is a pan-Canadian network that shares resources and research to promote online learning opportunities. The presentation discusses issues, challenges and innovations in online learning across Canadian provinces. It highlights examples from Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, such as Nova Scotia's centralized online program hosted through the government.
The document describes a professional development program for 20 middle school mathematics teachers. The program aimed to (1) help teachers develop technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK), (2) increase teachers' understanding of algebraic concepts, and (3) improve teachers' problem-solving skills with an emphasis on modeling concepts using technology. Teachers received 120 hours of professional development over an academic year focusing on conceptual knowledge, pedagogical techniques, and developing technology-based lessons. The program sought to prepare teachers to effectively teach algebra using technology.
The document introduces the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, which describes the types of knowledge needed by teachers for effective technology-enhanced teaching. The TPACK framework involves the intersection of teachers' technology knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and content knowledge. It consists of seven knowledge areas including technological content knowledge, technological pedagogical knowledge, and technological pedagogical content knowledge. The framework is used to define what teachers need to know to effectively integrate technology and is becoming popular for developing technology-focused professional development programs.
ICT and the changing role of the teacherSteve Wheeler
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- Availability and usage of ICT resources and students' knowledge of ICT positively correlate with its usage and impact on the education sector in Pakistan, according to the data analysis. The effectiveness of ICT also has a strong positive relationship with its usage and impact.
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PREPARING STUDENT TEACHERS TO TEACH WITH TECHNOLOGY: CASE STUDIES IN FINLAND ...IJITE
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PREPARING STUDENT TEACHERS TO TEACH WITH TECHNOLOGY: CASE STUDIES IN FINLAND ...IJITE
This quantitative study examines the training of student teachers for ICT-based teaching in two teacher education institution, in Israel and Finland. The data was collected in 2015-2017 using a questionnaire
administered to 41 Finnish and 44 Israeli student teachers. The results show that most student teachers had practice in ICT-based teaching. However, about a third of student teachers in both institutions practiced only two times or less using ICT. Those who practiced mostly used a teacher-centred approach as did their college and school mentor teachers who integrated ICT in their lessons. The variable
describing competency in ICT-based teaching correlated with student teachers' attitudes, the number of ICT-based lessons they taught, modelling by the school mentor teacher, and the various schools infrastructures and support.
Preparing Student Teachers to Teach with Technology: Case Studies in Finland ...IJITE
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Successful Implementation of TPACK in Teacher Preparation Programs IJITE
Today’s teacher education programs should be providing pre-service teachers with ample preparation in
shifting instructional approaches enriched with innovative educational technologies. In fact as Lambert &
Gong (2010) stated “We have entered a crucial time when the technological preparation of teachers has
become an urgent problem we can no longer afford to marginalize” (p. 55). This review of literature
examines recent publications on the topic of technology in teacher preparation through the theoretical lens
of Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge (TPACK) which has shown potential to emphasize a
teacher’s understanding of how technologies can be used effectively as a pedagogical tool.
Successful Implementation of TPACK in Teacher Preparation Programs IJITE
Today’s teacher education programs should be providing pre-service teachers with ample preparation in
shifting instructional approaches enriched with innovative educational technologies. In fact as Lambert &
Gong (2010) stated “We have entered a crucial time when the technological preparation of teachers has
become an urgent problem we can no longer afford to marginalize” (p. 55). This review of literature
examines recent publications on the topic of technology in teacher preparation through the theoretical lens
of Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge (TPACK) which has shown potential to emphasize a
teacher’s understanding of how technologies can be used effectively as a pedagogical tool.
Successful Implementation of TPACK in Teacher Preparation ProgramsIJITE
Today’s teacher education programs should be providing pre-service teachers with ample preparation in
shifting instructional approaches enriched with innovative educational technologies. In fact as Lambert &
Gong (2010) stated “We have entered a crucial time when the technological preparation of teachers has
become an urgent problem we can no longer afford to marginalize” (p. 55). This review of literature
examines recent publications on the topic of technology in teacher preparation through the theoretical lens
of Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge (TPACK) which has shown potential to emphasize a
teacher’s understanding of how technologies can be used effectively as a pedagogical tool.
Today’s teacher education programs should be providing pre-service teachers with ample preparation in shifting instructional approaches enriched with innovative educational technologies. In fact as Lambert & Gong (2010) stated “We have entered a crucial time when the technological preparation of teachers has become an urgent problem we can no longer afford to marginalize” (p. 55). This review of literature examines recent publications on the topic of technology in teacher preparation through the theoretical lens of Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge (TPACK) which has shown potential to emphasize a teacher’s understanding of how technologies can be used effectively as a pedagogical tool.
The document discusses criteria for successful integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. It notes that while ICT integration aims to improve learning, research findings are inconclusive on its actual benefits. Several challenges are identified, including a lack of guidance on curriculum integration and teacher training. The document concludes that activities using ICT should focus on constructivist learning, collaboration, and flexible access to information to promote higher-order thinking skills.
Towards a Framework for ICTs Integration in Teacher Education in IndiaPremier Publishers
Teachers can only effectively integrate technology in their instruction if they are themselves knowledgeable about the technology. In India, several researches have pointed out challenges hindering effective integration of ICTs in teacher education programme that raise the questions: What is missing in the teacher education and training curriculum? Is there skill training and maintenance for teachers? Do the teacher training institutions have the necessary infrastructure for ICT integration? This paper reports on the findings of a study that attempted to respond to these questions and suggests a possible framework for the successful implementation of teacher training programmes that make advantageous use of appropriate ICTs. It suggests that seven fundamental principles of good practice should be addressed for such programmes to be effective: a shift from an emphasis on ‘education for ICT’ to the use of ‘ICT for education’; an integration of ICT practice within the whole curriculum; a need for integration between pre-service and in-service teacher training; a need for the development of relevant and locally produced content; a need for appropriate educational partnerships; accepting a practice driven approach; and an emphasis on the development of sustainable costing models. Build on modern notions of teaching-learning activities, the paper concludes with a proposed course of action to leverage the real benefits of ICTs for teacher education in India.
1. A study investigated factors that determine if teachers continue using technology in teaching after participating in professional development in Tanzania.
2. The study found that most teachers continued using technology regularly after the program, with higher rates for pre-service teachers and teachers at two schools.
3. Regression analysis identified key factors predicting continued use: for professional development, the value teachers placed on the program and opportunities for continuous learning; for personal factors, knowledge and skills and engagement; for institutional support, access to technology and school support; and for technology, ease of use.
Capacity building for 21st century learning in secondary schools in AfricaPetra Fisser
This symposium brings together researchers who are evaluating ICT-integration in developing countries. The variety of the studies addresses many of the current issues related to the processes of and capacity building for ICT-integration. The contributors to the symposium will be invited to focus on the consequences of their study with respect to professional development and policy making. This relation fits into the conference theme “Excellence of teachers? Practice, policy, research”. The discussion will focus on the challenges and opportunities inherent in understanding how to prepare schools in developing countries for capacity building in the field of educational ICT use.
KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS REGARDING THEIR TEACHERS’ ICT INTEGRATI...IJITE
Because of the importance of ICT in people’s everyday lives, teachers worldwide are encouraged to find
innovative and creative ways to incorporate these tools into classroom learning. As such, the goal of this
study is dual : to investigate students’ knowledge of ICT and its integration in secondary schools settings
on the one hand and to explore their perceptions of their teachers’ ICT integration in the classroom and its
advantages on the other. Quantitative research approach implying a self-designed questionnaire was used
for data collection. A total of 132 student-teachers from first year at the Teacher Training School of
Natitingou were used as participants. The results showed that these participants : (1) have a good
knowledge of the concept of ICT, its tools and its significances; (2) perceive what teachers do when
integrating ICT in the classroom ; and (3) acknowledge the multiple advantages of ICT integration in the
classroom.
Barriers to the successful integraration of ICTAliAqsamAbbasi
This document reviews the literature on barriers to integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into teaching and learning environments. It finds that while teachers desire to integrate ICT, they face major barriers of lack of confidence, lack of competence, and lack of access to resources. Effective professional development, sufficient time, technical support, ICT resources including hardware and software are needed to increase the possibility of excellent ICT integration. The paper provides recommendations to help overcome barriers and successfully integrate ICT.
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Teaching has always been a challenging profession since knowledge has been expanding and essential skills have been increasing and changing. With these challenges, teachers need to engage educational technologies to assist them in the teaching and learning process. Engaging educational technologies in teaching are founded on principles and philosophies. Understanding these will help you successfully integrate technologies to allow your students to demonstrate the intended learning outcomes of your field of specialization.
The document discusses barriers to integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into teaching and learning environments based on a review of literature. The major barriers identified are lack of teacher confidence, competence, and access to resources for using ICT. Providing teachers with ICT resources like hardware, software, training, time, and technical support can help overcome these barriers and improve integration of ICT into classrooms. Understanding the barriers that inhibit teachers from using ICT and how to address them, such as improving access to resources and teacher skills, is important for effective integration of technology into education.
This research proposal examines the impact of teachers' use of information and communication technologies (ICT) on student performance in higher education. The study aims to observe the relationship between ICT use and student achievement, as previous analyses have provided inconclusive results on whether ICT investments affect student outcomes. Since student performance is influenced by instructional factors and teacher characteristics, teachers' use of ICT could play an important role as a determinant of educational results. The proposal reviews literature from 2000-2018 and will use teacher ICT use data and student performance scales to determine the relationship. The results may provide insights into how promoting greater ICT integration in education can enhance student performance.
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Integrating ict as an integral teaching and learning tool into pre
1. Integrating ICT as an integral teaching and
learning tool into pre-service teacher training
courses
Carole Steketee
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Even though a wide cross-section of society today has accepted Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) as an entrenched characteristic of its culture,
education has been slow to adopt it as an integral tool within the classroom (Cuban,
2001; Elliott, 2004). Many reasons for this lethargy have been purported in the
literature, ranging from inadequate professional development opportunities for
teachers, to negative teacher attitudes towards technology. Similarly, an assortment of
solutions to these dilemmas has been proposed. One in particular has been the push to
integrate ICT into teacher education programs. Exposure to ICT during their training
is expected to increase graduating teachers' willingness to integrate it into their own
classroom curricula. While studies into this phenomenon have reported some degree
of success, findings have been largely inconclusive (Brush, Igoe, Brinkerhoff,
Glazewski, Ku & Smith, 2001; Albion, 2003). Nevertheless, these collective findings
are useful in informing similar contexts. For example, the College of Education at The
University of Notre Dame, Australia (UNDA) has reviewed these findings in an effort
to better understand, and potentially change, ICT implementation across its own
teacher training programs.
The UNDA review and its conclusions are presented in this paper, together with the
definition and discussion of approaches to ICT integration adopted by various teacher
training institutions. Furthermore, the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches
are explored and subsequently used as a springboard for the proposal of an
implementation framework that has the potential to facilitate the authentic and
sustained application of ICT within K-12 classrooms.
A review of the literature
Following the systematic review of relevant education databases, numerous papers
were examined for their insight into the current (2000 - 2004) use of ICT in teacher
training courses. In an effort to describe and synthesise the key findings, an annotated
bibliography was carried out on all relevant papers.
In reviewing these annotations, it became evident that the use of ICT within teacher
training programs around the world is being approached in a number of different
2. ways, all with varying degrees of success. These approaches were subsequently
described, refined and merged into four primary approaches as follows.
1. ICT skills development approach
2. ICT pedagogy approach
3. Subject-specific approach
4. Practice driven approach
Each of these approaches is discussed in this paper, along with their relative strengths
and weaknesses. Other issues to emerge from these papers (which could not be
classified as an approach as such) are also discussed as related challenges.
ICT skills development approach
Governments and education systems around the world recognise the need for students
to be skilled, creative and confident users of a wide range of information and
communication technologies (Brush et al, 2001; Charalambous & Karagiorgi, 2002;
Delargey, 2003; Lim, Hung, Wong & Hu, 2004; McNair & Galanouli, 2002; Rees,
2002; Richards, nd; Voogt, Gorokavatschke & Pourcheva, 2000; Zhiting & Hanbing,
2002). ICT is evolving into a literacy in its own right alongside reading, writing and
arithmetic (KCTR-CH Group, 2000). Students must master this literacy if they are to
succeed within, and contribute to, a 'technology-savvy' future workforce
(Wheelwright, 1999). Furthermore, given the potential that ICTs have to foster higher
order learning outcomes (Steketee, Herrington & Oliver, 2001; Jonassen, 2002), it
becomes imperative that students are exposed to these new learning environments.
Teacher education courses have acknowledged their role in helping students achieve
this outcome. By training pre-service teachers to use ICTs, it is hoped that they will
transfer this knowledge and skills to their classrooms. In this regard, many institutions
have written an ICT skills unit into their course structure. These units aim to increase
student ICT competencies and generally offer the basics such as word processing,
database and spreadsheet manipulation as well as email and Internet use (Brush et al,
2001).
While pre-service teachers today are more skilled ICT users than their predecessors
(Richards, nd; Albion, 2003), it is a mistake to assume that they have developed
sufficient skills outside their teacher education courses. Although there is greater
access to computers at home today (PISA in Elliott, 2004), access is not synonymous
with competency and basic skills need to be developed, reinforced and used as the
3. foundation for the development of more sophisticated ones. As such, these skills units
are justified in teacher education courses.
ICT pedagogy approach
However, while the need to upskill students is important, skill alone is not enough to
encourage students to confidently integrate ICT into their classroom programs (Wang,
2002). For example, in response to a government mandate that teachers integrate ICT
into their teaching, teacher education institutions across China added ICT skills units
into their programs (Zhiting & Hanbing, 2002.). The intention of this approach was
such that teachers skilled in ICT would confidently integrate it into their classroom
practices. However, based on a similar mandate in Canada, Rees (2002) found that an
'add on' approach does little to encourage students to transfer ICT skills into practice
during their internships.
[Simply forcing] a teacher to integrate technology into the classroom is an exercise in
futility ... What is needed is a shift in thinking so teachers will come to view
technology as an effective tool to use throughout the course of planning, delivering
and assessing instruction, not something that must be used to meet a government-
mandated technology standard (Polonoli, 2001, p.35).
Other findings suggest that skills units encourage students to perceive ICT as a set of
discrete skills that, in effect, facilitate a faster, glossier approach to existing models of
teaching (McNair & Galanouli, 2002). Noss and Pachler (1999) concur and state that
stand alone skills units simply amount to "doing more quickly, reliably and
interactively what has always been done in [traditional teaching models] (p.200)." In
short, this skills oriented model essentially supplements traditional expository patterns
of classroom activity and does little to cultivate the use of ICT as higher order
thinking and learning tools.
In response to these findings, others have implemented a pedagogical oriented unit in
addition to a skills one (Willis & Sujo de Montes, 2002; Brown, 2002; Zhiting &
Hanbing, 2002; Delargey, 2002; McNair & Galanouli, 2002). The obje ctive of these
pedagogical units is to show students how ICT can be integrated as teaching and
learning tools across the curriculum. Drawing on the principles of constructivism, pre-
service teachers design lessons and activities that centre around the use of ICT tools
that will foster the attainment of genuine learning outcomes.
This is currently the approach adopted by the College of Education at UNDA.
Students are required to complete two compulsory ICT units within their first two
years; one skill-related, the other emphasising the integration of ICT in the
curriculum.
4. This approach is useful to the extent that the skills unit enhances ICT literacy skills
and the pedagogy unit allows students to further develop and maintain these skills in
the context of designing classroom based resources. Students who have undergone
this type of training have reported significant changes in their understandings
associated with effective implementation strategies, as well as their self-efficacy as to
their ICT competencies (Willis & Sujo de Montes, 2002).
Once again, however, this understanding has not been transferred in any notable way
to the classroom context. In a sense, pre-service teachers perceive these stand alone
ICT units to be isolated from and tacked onto the primary curriculum and, as such,
make little attempt to thread it into their own instruction. While it is imperative that
pre-service teachers are taught about ICT, as well as the pedagogical implications of
implementation, it seems that this approach is not providing a clear enough picture of
the benefits to emerge when learning with ICT.
Subject-specific approach
This dilemma has been at the root of attempts to give pre-service teachers first hand
experiences about what a computer based learning environment represents, and how
they can access ICT to solve problems and think in deeper, more meaningful ways
(Voogt et al., 2000; Brush et al, 2001; McNair & Galanouli, 2002; Richards, nd;
Couros, 2004; Dawson, Forster & Reid, 2003). Based on the belief that teachers (pre-
service and practising) are more likely to use technology in their classroom only after
personally experiencing the power of technology as an effective tool themselves
(Rees, 2002), integration models have been adopted whereby ICT is embedded into
specific subject area units (eg, Mathematics, Science, English, Society and
Environment etc).
By modelling effective implementation skills in the context of genuine subject areas at
university, lecturers are not only exposing students to new and innovative ways of
learning, but are providing them with a practical understanding of what learning and
teaching with ICT looks and feels like. In this way, ICT is not an 'add on', but an
integral tool that is accessed by teachers and students across a wide range of the
curricula.
A recent audit of the extent to which ICT is embedded within Learning Area Subject
(LAS) units at UNDA revealed that technology is primarily used as a research tool by
students beyond normal classroom activity, and other than using PowerPoint to
present information to students, lecturers do not actively engage students in the use of
ICT as a thinking and learning tool in the classroom.
5. While this subject specific integration approach has been recognised as an essential
component of any teacher education program, and will be considered in future
reviews of UNDA's LAS units, pre-service teachers who have undergone this type of
training are still hesitant to implement ICT into their practicum for a range of reasons
(McNair & Galanouli, 2002).
Practice driven approach
In many instances, pre-service teachers are not actively encouraged, or expected to
integrate ICT into their programs while on teaching practice. As part of their ICT
pedagogy unit, students at UNDA are encouraged to design ICT resources for their
practicum experiences, but this is not compulsory. In light of the contention that pre-
service teachers often adopt traditional classroom practices that they themselves were
exposed to during their own schooling (Willis & Sujo de Montes, 2002), it can be
argued that unless ICT integration is explicitly tied into practicum preparation (and
perhaps even assessed) then they will remain uncommitted and reluctant users.
In this regard, some teacher education courses have sought to embed ICT into
students' practicum experiences. Based on a solid relationship between subject
specific lecturers, tutor teachers, and ICT lecturers, pre-service teachers are
encouraged and supported to design classroom programs that centre on computer
based instruction and learning. Expectations in these field experiences often differ to
the traditional models of practicum. For example, in a study conducted by Brush et al
(2001), practicum experiences were assessed on the pre-service teacher's ability to
embed ICT as an instructional and learning tool into their classrooms. This was
evident in a portfolio that documented their mastery of ICT skills and integration
practices.
Similarly, Graduate Diploma students at the University of Wollongong were required
to design and maintain electronic portfolios throughout their course (Brown, 2002).
While resources were generally designed during laboratory based or subject specific
units on campus, it was for the purpose of implementing them into the classroom
while on teaching practice. Based on the concept that the pre-service teacher is a
learner, manager, designer and researcher (a concept developed throughout the
course), pre-service teachers were expected to research their practicum school's ICT
facilities, design ICT activities with their tutor teacher, manage those activities in the
classroom, then evaluate their effectiveness in terms of student learning.
McNair & Galanouli (2002) also adopted a portfolio approach to ICT use during
practicum. By requiring pre-service teachers to keep a reflective portfolio on their
experiences of integrating ICT into the classroom, it was hoped that the analytical
6. properties of this approach would help them understand the powerful place ICT has in
the teaching and learning cycle.
[T]he potential for ICT to enhance teaching and learning cannot be realised unless
student teachers think analytically about their teaching. Such analytical thinking
should include the effectiveness of ICT to provide new, more efficient and flexible
ways of teaching and learning (p. 183).
In this regard, the portfolios are both process and product oriented. The process of
reflecting on experiences that go beyond the actual presentational and communicative
attributes of ICT will hopefully encourage teachers to explore ways in which these
tools can actually promote higher order learning in the classroom (McNair &
Galanouli, 2002). The rich resources within the portfolios constitute a product that
students can maintain and modify for later use.
This subject linked practicum agenda has been successful to the extent that pre-service
teachers are motivated to design ICT experiences for authentic learning purposes and
for a genuine audience. In doing so, they are encouraged to consider the quality of the
content of their resources, as opposed to their ICT skills. There is also a need to
consider pedagogical and practical issues if their lessons are to be implemented
effectively. Zhiting & Hanbing (2002) calls this experience a 'hands-on, minds-on' one
where pre-service teachers learn by doing.
Perceptions of teaching and ICT
However, this approach is not free from problems and unless there is a strong
relationship between faculty wide lecturers, tutor teachers and pre-service teachers,
and a genuine commitment by all parties to implement a computer-based learning
environment, there is little chance of success. For example, irrespective of the pre-
service teacher's willingness to use ICT, their tutor teacher's perception of, and
confidence with, technology will impact heavily on actual application (McNair &
Galanouli, 2002).
While studies exist into the relationship between perceptions of ICT and subsequent
use, Wang (20 02) suggests that a teacher's broader perception of education is perhaps
a more useful indication of his or her ability (and even desire) to integrate technology
into the classroom. In light of the fact that "teaching with computers requires a shift
from ... traditional teaching practices" (Wang, 2002, p.2), teachers who hold teacher
centred beliefs of teaching and learning will be less likely to view technology as an
integral learning tool.
7. Given that the average age of teachers in Australia is 46, and that, as Becker (1991)
contends, their perceptions of education are a product of their own traditional
schooling, it can be inferred that, at present, teacher centred approaches are more
prevalent than student centred ones. Because pre-service teachers tend to mimic the
practices and beliefs of their tutor teachers, even those who are motivated to use ICT
on practicum will be less inclined to do so if this approach is not generally promoted
by the teacher.
Furthermore, because most practising teachers would have had little or no exposure to
computers in their own education (Albion, 2003), their ICT skills are possibly still
developing. In relation to this, McNair & Galanouli (2002, p.191) note "Where
[lecturers and tutor teachers] are in a skills-developing situation themselves, the role
of ICT in teaching is likely to remain at the level of presenting old teaching in new
ways". Once again, this does not positively impact upon the pre-service teacher's
attempts to integrate ICT during teaching practice as a tool for students to learn and
think with - as a resource that mediates and supports the learning process.
If computers are to be used in this way, then teachers need to confront their
perceptions about the nature of learning, the role of the student and, in particular, the
role of the teacher (Niederhauser, Salem & Fields, 1999). While such conceptual
changes can be addressed through professional development opportunities for
practising teachers, it is also necessary to help pre-service teachers develop a clear
vision of their roles as teachers (Wang, 2002). Because pre-service teachers'
perceptions of education are also shaped by their schooling, it is imperative that they
are encouraged to articulate these beliefs and engage in experiences that will
encourage them to adopt views whereby teachers guide student learning, and
computers are identified as powerful tools that support the learning process.
ICT implementation frameworks
This review has been useful to the extent that it has exposed a range of different
approaches to ICT integration into teacher education courses and the varying levels of
success these approaches have achieved. The integration models, where pre-service
teachers access a range of ICT applications in the context of their subject area units,
have been more successful than the stand alone ICT units. When ICT is 'added on' to
the curriculum, students have difficulty in making the connections between ICT skills
and ICT as a learning tool. Furthermore, when ICT training is tied to the students'
practicum experiences, they are better equipped to integrate it into their own
classroom programs.
Although some of these studies do discuss constructivism as being integral to
effective pedagogy within ICT environments, there is a distinct lack of exploration
8. into how constructivist principles actually guide the roles of the teachers and the
students and the nature of the instructional design in general. Constructivist learning
environments have been widely accepted as the most conducive to computer-based
learning (Cole & Engeström, 1993; Evans, 1998; Jonassen, 2002; Jonassen & Reeves,
1996; Lajoie, 1993). If, as Wang (2002) suggests, teachers who work in technology-
rich classrooms are unable to teach in traditional, transmissionist ways, then they must
be guided in their efforts to identify constructivist pedagogies that actually work.
While Brown's (2002) description of the teacher's multifaceted role (learner, manager,
designer and researcher) is useful, it stops short of exploring the numerous other
factors that contribute to effective ICT learning environments. This is problematic
given that the whole configuration of events, activities, contents and interpersonal
processes within classrooms are important determinants in the success and failure of
ICT learning environments (Salomon, 1993).
In this regard, the Distributed Learning Environment (DLE) framework is helpful as it
provides a comprehensive and practical guide for teachers wishing to implement
computers as powerful learning tools in their classrooms (Steketee, Herrington &
Oliver, 1999). The DLE is based on a social constructivist perspective of learning
where discourse and collaboration is highly valued, and students are encouraged to
distribute their learning between social, physical, symbolic and intellectual resources
found within the learning environment. When learning is distributed, cognition is not
solely an individual pursuit, but rather is shared amongst resources found within the
learning environment (Pea, 1993). A type of communal partnership is developed
within which students, together with other students and resources, construct new
knowledge and understandings.
Even though learning is inherently a social construct (Vygotsky, 1978), and the idea
that learning is facilitated by cognitive resources is far from new (Nickerson, 1993),
collaborative and distributed learning in the classroom is not a natural phenomenon.
The traditional expository and individualistic nature of classroom practice is well
established and continues to influence new generations of teachers (Willis & Sujo de
Montes, 2002). As such, if pre-service teachers are to be encouraged to distribute their
thinking and learning, a DLE needs to be explicitly engineered and implemented.
For this to occur, a complex combination of appropriate teaching context
characteristics and student characteristics need to be in place to allow the
necessaryprocess characteristics to transpire (see Figure 1).
9. Figure 1: Characteristics of a distributed learning environment
The teaching context characteristics comprise a wide range of complex phenomena. It
requires teachers to confront their perceptions of the role of the teacher in the
classroom and to adopt the belief that teaching is the facilitation of understanding.
Through the careful orchestration of tasks, curricula, teaching and assessment
methods teachers effectively show students how to participate in distribution through
the processes of collaboration, using resources and thinking strategically. Together,
these factors convey messages to students about the type of learning that is desired
and rewarded, which impacts upon student characteristics.
Student characteristics relate to students' perceptions of the learning environment and
their roles within it. These perceptions influence the students' commitments to the
distributive learning methods, as well as their acceptance of the responsibility they
have for their own learning and the learning of others. Consequently, these
perceptions affect the way students approach their learning, that is, the processes they
adopt.
Process characteristics refer to students' use of resources as they endeavour to learn
something. Resources typically available within the classroom environment can be
categorised as social, physical, symbolic and the individual's intellect. While it is
possible for individuals to pursue learning tasks drawing on perhaps only one resource
(eg, their prior knowledge), the premise of this framework is that cognition is most
powerful when it is distributed across a variety of resources. In fact, while these
resources are operable on their own, their full potential is most likely to be achieved
when used in conjunction with other resources. In this regard, Steketee, Herrington
and Oliver (2001) argue that the full potential of the computer is achieved when used
in conjunction with the indiv idual's intellectual resources, social resources, symbolic
resources and other physical resources as they function together within a distributed
learning environment.
Conclusions
This framework presents a useful starting point for the identification of a rigorous ICT
implementation plan. While the approaches identified in this review all have their
10. respective merits, each is potentially useless without a sound and practical
understanding of how computers can be implemented as learning tools. Based on
contemporary learning theory, the DLE operationalises the conceptual changes that
Wang (2002) argues must occur in the classroom if the computer is to transform
teaching and learning.
However, given the socio-cultural nature of this framework, it is imperative that its
implementation be seen as a gradual, progressive one. Lim et al. (2004) describe their
implementation of an online learning environment as an evolution within which the
stakeholders gradually adopt an alternative perspective of teaching and learning. They
write
[W]e need to recognise that in any introduction of new ... approaches and
technologies, the most difficult obstacle to overcome for both students and tutors is a
paradigm shift. The existing paradigm may serve as a filter, preventing the institution
from experimenting with approaches that are contrary to prevailing wisdom. Hence,
there is a need to gradually create a scaffolding structure where the changes are
incrementally felt and the existing ways of doing things are addressed (2004).
It has been proposed that this 'gradual' approach be adopted by UNDA where the DLE
will facilitate the implementation of various features from all four approaches. By
virtue of its principle position within the framework (see Figure 1), it can be inferred
that teaching context characteristics are paramount within a DLE. The fundamental
nature of the variables which prevail within this component, will directly and
indirectly impact upon the course of events within the other components. For this
reason, any implementation of a DLE must be supported by a rigorous PD program
for staff, as well as general ICT skills development.
In conclusion, pre-service teachers have a significant role to play in the sustained and
authentic application of ICT in schools. It is imperative, therefore, that due
consideration be given to the nature of programs they are exposed to in their teacher-
training courses. This review has highlighted a number of existing approaches that
have been successful to some degree. In principle, each approach is providing a
necessary building block in the development of competent and confident teachers in a
technology-rich world. What is lacking, however, is a practical understanding of
learning environments that are most conducive to the implementation of ICT as
powerful learning tools. The DLE offers this practical guide and paves the way for the
transformations in teaching and learning that learning technologies have been
promising for many years.
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