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End date: 2005 × Start date: 2000 × Type: Masters Research thesis × Subject: Case studies × Subject: Computer-assisted instruction ×

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    What are the perceptions of changes in teacher and student use of information and communication technologies during the implementation of the Learning Technology Strategy Plan at a Victorian Catholic secondary college?
    Jebb, Karen ( 2001)
    This research used an interactive evaluation methodology, to evaluate the impact of the Learning Technology Strategy Plan at a Victorian Catholic Secondary College on the classroom use of learning technologies by teachers and the extent to which learning technologies are used within all key learning areas. It gathers the perceptions of changes in teacher and student use of information and communication technologies through a teacher survey and a series of group and individual interviews of teachers, students and school leaders. The research found that the Learning Technology Strategy Plan had a significant impact on the use of learning technologies within the College. Students were openly accepting of the use of learning technologies in all key learning areas and wanted to use technology when it was available. There was a range of perceptions presented by staff members about the implementation of learning technologies in the classroom, with the majority extremely willing and capable to some staff reluctant and unsure. The research found that access to reliable and appropriate learning technologies needs to be improved. That teachers and students believe that they use learning technologies well when it is provided appropriately and is in working order. Schools are in the cusp of significant change and need to embrace learning technologies as part of the future schools agenda.
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    A case study into the use of the Internet by teachers of three non-technological classes
    Doecke, Marguerite ( 2003)
    Current literature in computer education reflects many positive attributes of online learning in schools. The introduction of the Internet into the school curriculum has provided educators with many opportunities to enhance student learning throughout the teaching disciplines. Such opportunities provided the impetus for this study, as three non-technological subjects were selected to provide the teachers of those subjects with the opportunity to integrate the Internet into their teaching. The teachers possessed varying levels of computer experience and each suggested a willingness to use technology to promote online learning and research. Results from the study highlight four distinctive areas that form a direct link to the Internet in the non-technological disciplines: student input, teacher competency, access to reliable resources and ongoing professional development. Students engage in learning with technology when learning becomes interactive and not merely an extension of the textbook. Teachers engage in teaching when their knowledge of the Internet and technology reaches a level of sound competency. This results in confidence and a willingness to use technology as a teaching tool. The question, are teachers confident and willing to use the Internet, when given the opportunity? provided the focus of the study, and the results suggest that, given the opportunity and academic support, teachers are both willing and positive about using the Internet as an engaging and motivating learning and teaching tool.