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What will Transform Teacher’s use of ICT?

What will Transform Teacher’s use of ICT?. Steve Wheeler Faculty of Education University of Plymouth. Transformation…. …to change people or things completely, especially improving their appearance or usefulness …to convert one form of energy to another. Transformation….

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What will Transform Teacher’s use of ICT?

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  1. What will Transform Teacher’s use of ICT? Steve Wheeler Faculty of Education University of Plymouth

  2. Transformation… • …to change people or things completely, especially improving their appearance or usefulness • …to convert one form of energy to another

  3. Transformation… “Generally, teachers do not use ICT at all, or if they do, it is often reluctantly, and in a fashion that falls short of its full potential. This hardly represents a transformation of the way we learn.” Source: Wheeler, S. (2005) Transforming Primary ICT, p 1

  4. Transparency • Technology: The affordance of the technology to be user friendly and accessible • User: Perception by the user of how easy the technology is to use • Application: Minimum cognitive effort required for maximum practical use • Good design principles used

  5. Opaque vs.Transparent “Transparent technology is a joy to use – you concentrate on what you can do with it, rather than what it does” “Opaque technologies cause you to think more about how to control and manipulate the tool, and less about what you are meant to be achieving through using the tool”

  6. Support • Technical support against hardware failure • Assistance with software applications • Technical advice for upgrades and compatibility issues • Specialist advice on best practice and applications to good pedagogy • Regular upgrades and updates

  7. Relevance • of the technology to the curriculum • of the technology to the school culture • as a tool ‘fit for purpose’ • does it replace or supplement other technology? • does it provide an added value?

  8. Confidence • Teachers gain confidence through practice • Confidence eroded through unreliable technology • Lack of training may lead to rejection of technology • Fear of unknown • Professionalism

  9. Adoption of Innovations Early Majority Late Majority Early Adopters Laggards Innovators 2.5% 13.5% 34% 34% 16% Source: Rogers, E. (1983) Diffusion of Innovations

  10. Adoption of Technology Techno-Realist Techno-Sceptic Technophile Techno-Luddite Techno-Romantic Source: Wheeler, S. (2005) Transforming Primary ICT, p 10

  11. Recommendations • Ensure the technology is relevant • Find champions – early adopters who are opinion leaders • Listen to the views of staff • Secure adequate funding (sustainability) • Provide authentic training • Offer opportunities for relevant use of new technologies across the curriculum

  12. Steve WheelerFaculty of Educationswheeler@plymouth.ac.ukwww2.plymouth.ac.uk/distancelearning Thank you for listening

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