ERIC Number: EJ976573
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jan
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1303-6521
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Exemplary Science Teachers' Use of Technology
Hakverdi-Can, Meral; Dana, Thomas M.
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, v11 n1 p94-112 Jan 2012
The purpose of this study is to examine exemplary science teachers' level of computer use, their knowledge/skills in using specific computer applications for science instruction, their use of computer-related applications/tools during their instruction, how often they required their students to use those applications in or for their science class and factors influencing their decisions in using technology in the classroom. The sample of this study includes middle and high school science teachers who received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching Award. Analysis of the survey responses indicated that exemplary science teachers have a variety of knowledge/skills in using computer related applications/tools. The most commonly used computer applications/tools are information retrieval via the Internet, presentation tools, online communication, digital cameras, and data collection probes. Results of the study revealed that students' use of technology in their science classroom is highly correlated with the frequency of their science teachers' use of computer applications/tools. (Contains 1 figure and 10 tables.)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Educational Technology, Science Teachers, Information Retrieval, Science Instruction, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Computer Literacy, Decision Making, Middle School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Surveys, Internet, Computer Mediated Communication, Photography, Data Collection, Computer Oriented Programs, Teacher Effectiveness, Measures (Individuals), Comparative Analysis, Questionnaires, High School Students, Middle School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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