The impact of synchronous inter-networked teacher training in Information and Communication Technology integration

Martin, Stewart; Vallance, Michael

Abstract

This paper summarises the outcomes of research that recorded and interpreted change in pre-service teachers' pedagogical beliefs when immersed in unique synchronous networked collaboration. The pre-service teachers were involved in the design and implementation of synchronous networked tasks, supported by the theoretical and pragmatic application of "informed" Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integration. The pre-service teachers' use of digital technology graduated from a didactic, broadcast delivery of information to more constructivist strategies that involved interaction, collaboration and "good" learning. Moreover, the pre-service teachers gained competencies during a 12-week programme that led to the development of a suggested framework for ICT task development able to effectively promote and support improvements in learning.

Citation

Martin, S., & Vallance, M. (2008). The impact of synchronous inter-networked teacher training in Information and Communication Technology integration. Computers & education, 51(1), (34-53). doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2007.04.001. ISSN 0360-1315

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2008-08
• Deposit Date: Nov 13, 2014
• Journal: Computers & Education
• Print ISSN: 0360-1315
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 51
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 34-53
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2007.04.001
• Keywords: General Computer Science; Education
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/468589