Technology-Using Teachers: Comparing Perceptions of Exemplary Technology Use to Best Practice
Journal of Research on Computing in EducationPublished 1 April 2000
Peggy A. Ertmer, Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan, Eva M. Ross
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In this exploratory study, we compared characteristics and teaching practices of teachers perceived to be exemplary technology users with descriptions of exemplary users provided in the literature. Using a qualitative case-study design, we examined the pedagogical beliefs and classroom practices of 17 exemplary technology-using teachers. Findings suggest that exemplary technology use, as perceived and practiced by teachers, does not readily match descriptions of best practice provided in the literature. Rather, exemplary use reflects teachers’ personal beliefs about teaching and learning as well as their specific teaching contexts. (
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