Transforming the core business of teaching and learning in classrooms through ICT
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Chandra, Vinesh and Mills, Kathy A.. (2015). Transforming the core business of teaching and learning in classrooms through ICT. Technology, Pedagogy and Education. 24(3), pp. 285-301. https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2014.975737
Authors | Chandra, Vinesh and Mills, Kathy A. |
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Abstract | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an integral part of societies across the globe. This study demonstrates how successful technology integration by 10 experienced teachers in an Australian high school was dependent on teacher-driven change and innovation that influenced the core business of teaching and learning. The teachers were subject specialists across a range of disciplines, engaging their Year Eight students (aged 12–14 years) in the Technology Rich Classrooms programme. Two classrooms were renovated to accommodate the newly acquired computer hardware. The first classroom adopted a one-to-one desktop model with all the computers with Internet access arranged in a front-facing pattern. The second classroom had computers arranged in small groups. The students also used Blackboard to access learning materials after school hours. Qualitative data were gathered from teachers mainly through structured and unstructured interviews and a range of other approaches to ascertain their perceptions of the new initiative. This investigation showed that ICT was impacting positively on the core business of teaching and learning. Through the support of the school leadership team, the built environment was enabling teachers to use ICT. This influenced their pedagogical approaches and the types of learning activities they designed and implemented. As a consequence, teachers felt that students were motivated and benefited through this experience. |
Keywords | Technology-rich classrooms; curriculum reform; teachers; high school |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Technology, Pedagogy and Education |
Journal citation | 24 (3), pp. 285-301 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 1475-939X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2014.975737 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84931563718 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 285-301 |
Research Group | Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE) |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 02 Dec 2014 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 03 Apr 2014 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/878y6/transforming-the-core-business-of-teaching-and-learning-in-classrooms-through-ict
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