Teachers' Online Information-Seeking for Technology Integration Guidance: A Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Analysis

• In Event: 15.057 - Development of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge

Abstract

More teachers are engaged in professional learning opportunities through a form of self-seeking technology-based information to meet their curricular, teaching, and learning needs. The goal of this study aimed to understand teacher information-seeking behaviors for technology-infused teaching and learning with technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) as its conceptual framework. Using a mixed method case analysis approach, both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from teachers in the two technology-intensive school districts. The findings showed that teachers sought TCK information most frequently, followed by TK. District A teachers were found to search information online less than District B teachers in all TK, TCK, and TPK areas, which can be explained by various supports and professional learning opportunities available in District A.

Authors

• Yujung Ko, Korea University

• Joan E. Hughes, The University of Texas at Austin