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TEACHER PERCEPTIONS AND USE OF ICT IN UNFAMILIAR CLASSROOM SITUATIONS

Anthony Jones, University of Melbourne, Australia

Based on findings from two quite distinct research projects, this paper proposes that the reluctance of some teachers to make ICT an integral part of classroom teaching and learning is, at least partly, a consequence of several factors beyond their control. This reluctance occurs even though most teachers use one or more forms of social networking as part of their out of classroom lifestyle. Two particular examples of teacher reluctance to consider and use ICT as an integral part of teaching are presented and discussed. Both examples arose from recent research projects conducted in Australian schools, and it is argued that the teacher behaviour observed could be largely overcome with appropriate professional development.
 

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