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TEACHER PERCEPTIONS AND USE OF ICT IN UNFAMILIAR CLASSROOM SITUATIONS Anthony Jones, University of Melbourne, Australia Based on findings from two
quite distinct research projects, this paper proposes that the
reluctance of some teachers to make ICT an integral part of
classroom teaching and learning is, at least partly, a consequence
of several factors beyond their control. This reluctance occurs even
though most teachers use one or more forms of social networking as
part of their out of classroom lifestyle. Two particular examples of
teacher reluctance to consider and use ICT as an integral part of
teaching are presented and discussed. Both examples arose from
recent research projects conducted in Australian schools, and it is
argued that the teacher behaviour observed could be largely overcome
with appropriate professional development. |
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