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ERIC Number: EJ816398
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1059-0145
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Supporting Teachers' Use of Technology in Science Instruction through Professional Development: A Literature Review
Higgins, Tara E.; Spitulnik, Michele W.
Journal of Science Education and Technology, v17 n5 p511-521 Oct 2008
Professional development is critical in supporting teachers' use of technological tools in classrooms. This review of empirical research synthesizes the effective elements of professional development programs that support science teachers in learning about technology integration. Studies are examined that explore how professional development supports technology use within inquiry-based and traditional science instruction. Implications for future research are discussed in four areas: understanding and building on teachers' beliefs about science and technology; supporting teacher learning by supporting teachers' examination of students' work; using technology to support teacher communities and social networks; and sustaining teachers' learning beyond formal professional development programs.
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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