Primary School Teachers' Use of Digital Resources with Interactive Whiteboards: The Australian Context

Autor/inn/en	Maher, Damian; Phelps, Renata; Urane, Nikkita; Lee, Mal
Titel	Primary School Teachers' Use of Digital Resources with Interactive Whiteboards: The Australian Context
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 28 (2012) 1, S.138-158 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-5554
Schlagwörter	Focus Groups; Relevance (Education); Educational Resources; Technology Uses in Education; Use Studies; Elementary School Teachers; Performance Factors; Instructional Material Evaluation; Mail Surveys; Teacher Attitudes; Delivery Systems; Courseware; Database Management Systems; Educational Technology; Computer Assisted Instruction; Foreign Countries; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Relevance; Relevanz; Bildungsmittel; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Benutzerschulung; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Leistungsindikator; Erhebungsinstrument; Lehrerverhalten; Auslieferung; Lernsoftware; Datenbanksystem; Unterrichtsmedien; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	As interactive whiteboards appear in increasing numbers in primary classrooms, questions will continue to be asked about the effectiveness of these devices in supporting teaching and learning. It is not the board itself, however, which is likely to make a difference to student learning outcomes, but the resources which teachers choose to use in conjunction with their board. This study investigated what digital resources Australian primary school teachers are using when teaching with interactive whiteboards and the factors affecting their choice of such resources. Data were collected from 116 teachers from 13 primary schools in regional and metropolitan areas via an online survey and follow-up focus groups. While flipchart software plays an important role in delivery of lessons, a broad range of resources, particularly online, interactive and multimedia resources are utilised. National, pedagogical and curriculum relevance are critical influences on Australian teachers' resource choice and word-of-mouth plays a dominant role in influencing patterns of use. There are important implications from the study for teachers, school leaders, teacher educators and producers of digital resources. (Contains 8 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10