Technology at work : to what extent are secondary teachers using technology in their classrooms
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Date
2001
Authors
Brooks, Charmaine
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2001
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to reflect the frequency of technology use by teachers in
an Alberta secondary school. Most schools in Alberta are well equipped with technology
due to the significant focus placed on students having access to up-to-date technology.
This project will reveal how teachers are using technology in non-instructional and
instructional ways. A survey was used to determine the frequency of use for the many
software and on-line technology resources available to teachers. The survey also asked
teachers to gage theft own computer competence, access and technical support level. The
results aUowed for correlation between frequency of use and other factors influencing
technology use. Interviews provided further support and clarifications of the survey
results. The interview responses provided further insight into the issues surrounding
technology use in the classroom. The interviewees were selected based on theft
experience with technology and theft ability to represent the views of the staff. The
results of the project indicate strongly that teachers must have more access to technology,
more opportunities to participate in technology-related professional development and an
efficient means of acquiring technical support if technology is to be more used more
frequently.
Description
ix, 76 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Education (Secondary) -- Alberta , Educational technology -- Alberta