Social Studies Teachers’ Perspectives of Technology Integration

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Zhao, Y. (2007). Social Studies Teachers’ Perspectives of Technology Integration. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 15(3), 311-333. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Journal of Technology and Teacher Education
ISSN 1059-7069
Volume 15, Issue 3, July 2007
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Author

Yali Zhao, Georgia State University, USA

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Change
• Teachers
• Social Studies
• Educational Technology
• Integration

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