Technology as a Tool for Teaching and Learning: Secondary Teachers’ Views

• In Event: Poster Session 15
  In Poster Session: Technology, Instruction, Cognition and Learning SIG Poster Session: Issues in Technology, Instruction, Cognition, and Learning

Abstract

How teachers evaluate the effectiveness of the use of technology in promoting teaching and learning is a largely unanswered question. This paper explores how teachers from two regional schools, view ICT in assisting their teaching. This paper specifically takes an evaluative look at the pedagogical reasons behind teachers' attitudes, views and reason for using ICT as a learning vehicle. The way teachers used ICT seemed to be impacted by how they viewed the teaching and learning process. Although the use of technology is an accepted part of school culture and encouraged through curriculum documents, it seems the focus is still on functional opportunities afforded through efficient computation rather than the impact of developing an robust student understanding.

Authors

• Adam Bertram, Monash University

• Bruce G. Waldrip, Monash University