ARTICLE SUMMARY: This article describes a study that examined six teachers’ views on the factors that affect technology use in classrooms. The research examined teachers of grades 4, 5, and 6—for three years, studying the teachers both as a group and as individual case studies. Three teachers were selected and analyzed for changes in their educational views and practices. The findings point to two patterns in teachers’ views and the factors affecting the use of technology in the classroom. The first factor is the influence on technology adoption, and focuses mainly on the human factor. The second is factor is the nature of the influence when using technology in the classroom, ranging from technical to cognitive transformation. The three case studies reveal three different profiles of change and demonstrate the relations between teachers’ opinions concerning the conditions affecting technology use, and the changes that occur in teachers’ views and practices.
What I learned: I have often felt bad for teachers and the lack of PD they receive with regards to technology. This article reinforced my beliefs that teachers need more training but they also need to want to learn. These two features play a part in the success of technology integration into the classroom.
Was this valuable? I liked learning about the step approach. This was worth reading the article for.
Discussion critique: This was good discussion - just a little to short.
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