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Information and communication technologies in education refers to teaching and learning the subject matter that enables understanding the functions and effective use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). As of 2004, a review and contexualization of the literature on teaching ICT as a subject implied that there was limited, systematically-derived, quality information.^[1]

Educating educators about technology [edit]

In order to use technology effectively, educators need to be trained in using technology and they need to develop a good understanding of it. Technology is used to enhance learning, therefore it is important for educators to be comfortable using it to ensure that students get the full advantages of educational technology.^[2]

Technology training appears to focus mainly on technology knowledge and skills while overlooking the relationships between technology, pedagogy, and content.^[3] As a result, teachers learn about “cool” stuff, but they still have difficulty applying it for their students’ learning.Teacher candidates need opportunities to practice effective technology integration strategies in supportive contexts during technology courses, technology-integrated methods courses, and field experiences.

Teacher education programs can facilitate improvements not only in students’ technology skills but also in their beliefs and intentions regarding integrating technology into instruction.^[4] Technology training directly affects preservice teachers’ self-efficacy and value beliefs, which in turn influence their student-centered technology use.^[5]

References [edit]

1. ^ Michael Hammond The peculiarities of teaching information and communication technology as a subject: a study of trainee and new ICT teachers in secondary schools. Technology, Pedagogy and Education. 2004 Volume 13, Issue 1 pages 29-42 DOI: 10.1080/14759390400200171 [1]
2. ^ Geer, R., & Sweeney, T. (2012). Students’ voices about learning with technology. Journal of social sciences, 8 (2). 294-303
3. ^ Geer, R., & Sweeney, T. (2012). Students’ voices about learning with technology. Journal of social sciences 8 (2). 294-303
4. ^ Anderson, S., Groulx, J., & Maninger, R, (2011). Relationship among preservice teachers’ technology-related abilities, beliefs, and intentions to use technology in their future classroom. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 45(3)
5. ^ Anderson, Susan; Judith Groulx and Robert Manninger (2011). "Ed. D.". Educational Computing Research 45 (3): 321–338.  |accessdate= requires |url= (help)

External links [edit]

• Digital Media and Learning. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. [2]