ERIC Number: EJ763597
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 23
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 40
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-7069
Social Studies Teachers' Perspectives of Technology Integration
Zhao, Yali
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, v15 n3 p311-333 2007
This qualitative research investigated the perspectives and experiences of 17 social studies teachers following technology integration training. The research indicated that the teachers held a variety of views of technology integration. These views influenced their use of technology in the classroom. Four major categories of technology-related activities were observed among participants: (a) teacher-centered, (b) structured inquiry, (c) teacher-student negotiated, and (d) student-centered. Most teachers were willing to use technology, expressed positive experiences with technology integration training, increased their use of technology in the classroom, and used technology more creatively. Despite all the advantages provided by technology, the research found that willingness to use technology and positive experiences were related to teachers' increased use of technology and to more creative use of technology, but they did not ensure that teachers would replace their teaching with technology. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Social Studies, Qualitative Research, Educational Technology, Teacher Attitudes, Faculty Development, Teaching Methods, Computer Uses in Education, Secondary School Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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