scholarly journals Promoting pre-service English teachers’ technological awareness in ELT: narratives from a border area of Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 400-421
Author(s):  
Lita Liviani Taopan ◽  
Renol Aprico Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Technology Integration ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Design Activity ◽  
Quality Teachers ◽  
Border Area ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Competencies ◽  
Multiple Case

The need for preparing quality teachers with all essential technological competencies is considered crucial. The present study aims to analyze and reveal how a design activity could raise the technology awareness of pre-service English teachers for language teaching. Taking a case in a border area of Indonesia, this study was qualitatively conducted as a narrative inquiry research model. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interview, and written narrative from a lecturer’s journal. Fifteen pre-service English teachers of a university located in East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia were involved in the study. However, only six participants were interviewed to elicit detailed stories about how the activities in ELT media class could promote their technological awareness. Furthermore, thematic analysis with multiple case studies was applied to analyze the data. The results reveal that the pre-service English teachers develop their awareness of the prominence of technology by experiencing the use of technology provided by their lecturer. Furthermore, peer collaboration is essential during the process of developing technological awareness. The findings provide insights for educators and researchers focusing on the technology integration for teaching and learning in remote areas. Further researches highlighting the evaluation of technology integration is needed regarding remote areas.

Technology Integration in Early Childhood and Primary Classrooms

2010 ◽  
pp. 162-176
Author(s):  
Michael M. Grant ◽  
Clif Mims
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Computer Access ◽  
Primary Classrooms ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Research Findings

Calls for increased use of technology in early childhood and primary classrooms have not gone unanswered. However, recent research findings report little technology integration with computers continuing to be unavailable. This descriptive study looked to explore to what extent and in what ways technology is integrated into early childhood and primary classrooms. Findings corroborate previous dated research that trivial technology is being used. Technology use, computer access and styles of pedagogy remain critical in the debate to whether teachers will integrate computers for teaching and learning.

scholarly journals Technology integration in education: Effectiveness, pedagogical use and competence

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Evdokia Pittas ◽  
Adenike Adeyemi
Keyword(s):  
Technology Integration ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
International Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students

This cross-sectional study examined primary and secondary teachers’ and students’ views regarding technology integration into teaching and learning in Muscat, Oman. The target group consisted of teachers (N=44) and students (N=219) from two bilingual and two international schools in Oman. Results showed that the majority of students use technology to do projects and research. Both teachers and students enjoy the use of technology in teaching and learning, they feel competent in using it and they similarly evaluate the effectiveness of available technologies. Although the majority of teachers agreed that teaching has become easier and faster with technology, only a small percentage integrates technology into teaching. Factors hindering technology integration concern curriculum design, network issues, time constraint and other. In theory, the study contributes to our understanding of the reasons why teachers’ and students’ find it challenging to use technological innovations in school. Methodologically, this study provides the basis for examining Technological Pedagogical Knowledge in certain socio-geographical contexts. In practice, the study provides educational authorities with suggestions on how technology can be used to support, enhance and extend the curriculum.

scholarly journals EXPLORING THE POTENTIALS OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR TEACHING LANGUAGE SKILLS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 488
Author(s):  
Isry Laila Syathroh ◽  
Evie Kareviati ◽  
Ayu Lestari ◽  
Nurlaila Fitria
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Language Class ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Integration Of Technology

The use of technology has become an essential element in teaching and learning process. Usually, each language class uses some type of technology tools that are used to support and enhance language learning. They are tools to help teachers facilitate their students' language learning. This research focuses on the role of technology in learning English as a foreign and second language. It addresses the significance of technology that allows English language learners to develop their learning abilities. In this paper, the researchers describe the term technology integration,  of technology, explain the use of technology in the language classroom, discuss the advantages and challenges of technology integration, and provide some suggestions for better use of these technologies to help learners develop their learning abilities.

Technology Integration in Teacher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 282-299
Author(s):  
Charity Mukiri Limboro ◽  
Ephantus Micheni Kaugi
Keyword(s):  
Technology Integration ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Ict Integration ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Teacher Colleges ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teacher Trainers ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Technology In Classroom

This study examined the availability of computers and internet in the classroom or elsewhere at teacher colleges, teacher preparation and training in technology integration, as well as trainers' use of technology in classroom instruction. A survey questionnaire was distributed randomly to 63 teacher trainers from three public and one private teacher training college in Kenya. The data was analyzed descriptively using SPSS software. The results indicated that technology integration at the classroom level was too low due to lack of computers and internet access in the classrooms. Teacher trainers were inadequately trained in information and communication technology integration and therefore poorly equipped to integrate technology in the classroom. The study concludes that teacher colleges were not adequately prepared for ICT integration in teaching and learning. It is recommended that teacher colleges' ICT infrastructure be improved and teacher trainers' capacity on ICT integration be developed for the success of the current curriculum reforms.

scholarly journals Attitudes and Technology Integration among ESL Secondary School Teachers in Sabah

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 280-287
Author(s):  
Ahmad Abdul Rauf ◽  
Suyansah Suwanto
Keyword(s):  
Technology Integration ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Attitudes Towards Technology ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

Technology integration in teaching and learning activities has become one of the debatable issues among educators in recent years, especially since many countries have invested a large portion of their yearly budgets on technologies in education. As one of the developing countries, Malaysia has also spent millions and planned many programs and strategies to increase the technology integration level of teachers in schools. Despite that, the level of technology integration among teachers in Malaysia still needs a lot of improvement, especially in teachers' attitudes. This study examined English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers’ attitudes towards the use of technology in the teaching of English at secondary schools in Sabah. This is crucial to assist in planning for any future programs or trainings by the relevant authorities. The study applied quantitative method and used cluster sampling to choose participants which comprised 100 of ESL secondary school teachers in Sabah Findings of the study disclosed that ESL secondary school teachers in Sabah have positive beliefs and attitudes towards technology integration.

scholarly journals The Socio-Emotional Influence of Past Teachers on Novice English Teachers’ Beliefs

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-230
Author(s):  
Maritza Rosas-Maldonado ◽  
Macarena Durán-Castro ◽  
Annjeanette Martin
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Teacher Student Relationships ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teachers Beliefs ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Language Context ◽  
Apprenticeship Of Observation

Teachers’ past learning experiences, also referred to as “apprenticeship of observation,” can affect their beliefs and, in turn, their teaching practices. This study focused on the apprenticeships of observation of Chilean novice English teachers and sought to identify the possible influence of their past English teachers on their teaching and learning views in an English as a foreign language context. The qualitative multiple case study design gathered the narratives of 18 teachers using an open-ended survey and in-depth interviews. Results showed that the teachers’ apprenticeship of observation influenced their socio-emotional and affective views on teaching with a main concern on teacher-student relationships. From a sociocultural perspective, it was found that feelings associated with these experiences helped them understand their own practice.

scholarly journals Technology Integration in Higher Education: Situations of Faculty Members

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 717-733
Author(s):  
Erkan Çalışkan ◽  
Nezih Önal ◽  
Semirhan Gökçe
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Central Anatolia ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
High Level

Since the use of technology in education is considered critical in terms of both teaching and learning, technology integration into instructional methods and teaching environments is a must. This requirement is indispensable for the education organizations at all levels of education, including higher education organizations. The use of instructional technology not only increases the success of the students but also offers many advantages to the academic staff. To benefit from technology for educational purposes, the staff must first adopt the technology and use it to support their teaching and then restructure their teaching experience with technology. The purpose of this study is to investigate the issues in technology integration of academic staff at a Turkish university located in Central Anatolia. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques were used in this study designed as a correlational survey research. The results showed that the techno-pedagogical competence of academic staff was almost at the advanced level. Moreover, the staff had high level of information and communication technologies (ICT) acceptance so they used technology in their teaching quite often. The participants reported that they used technology during the presentation of slides, and listed their major problems as insufficient infrastructure, limited ICT skills, inadequate technical support, and student- and software- related problems. The findings indicated that it was the daily life experiences of the academic staff rather than the in-service trainings that enhanced their technological and pedagogical skills.

scholarly journals Getting inside the black box of technology integration in education: Teachers' stimulated recall of classroom observations

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Tondeur ◽  
L. H. Kershaw ◽  
R. R. Vanderlinde ◽  
J. Van Braak
Keyword(s):  
Technology Integration ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Classroom Practice ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Black Box ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Stimulated Recall ◽  
Stimulated Recall Interviews

<p>This study explored the black box of technology integration through the stimulated recall of teachers who showed proficiency in the use of technology to support teaching and learning. More particularly, the aim of the study was to examine how these teachers use technology in their lessons and to gain deeper insights into the multifaceted influences affecting their current practices. In order to explore this black box, observations and stimulated recall interviews with primary school teachers were conducted in schools which were selected by the inspectorate on the basis of advances they had made in educational technology use. Stimulated recall interviews – a verbal reporting technique in which the teachers were asked to verbalize their thoughts while looking at their own classroom practice on video – seemed to be a promising approach to increase authentic understandings of technology integration. The results emphasize that (a) the teachers involved in this study were pedagogically proficient and flexible enough to fit technology in with the varying demands of their educational practices, (b) the teachers' ongoing learning experiences rather than training affected the development of the quality of their practices, and (c) the role of the school and the broader context of teachers' personal lives played an important role. By interpreting the results of the study, recommendations are discussed for teacher technology integration and future research.</p><p> </p>

The Implementation Of Make A-Match Model In Social Science Learning To Improve Student Learning Outcomes In Class IV SDN 115 Manado

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 2 Nomor 2 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Design Activity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Match Model ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Improve Student Learning

There is a tendency in the education field today to return to the idea that children will learn better if the environment is created naturally. Learning will be more meaningful if children "experience" themselves what they are learning, not 'knowing' it. Target-oriented learning of material mastery proves to be successful in short-term 'remembering' competitions, but fails to equip children to solve problems in long-term life. The problems that would to be studied in this study are: (a) how is the improvement of Social Science learning outcomes by applying the Make A-Match Model to it? (b) how does the Make A-Match Model apply towards the learning motivation? The objectives of this study are: (a) want to know the improvement in Social Science learning achievement after the implemetation of the Make A-Match Model. (b) want to know the effect of Make A-Match Model towards students’ motivation of the subject after it is applied. This research is used two rounds of action research. In each round consists of four stages, namely: design, activity and observation, reflection and revision. The target of this research is the fourth grade students of Mongodow. The data obtained in the form of formative test results, observation sheets of teaching and learning activities. From the results of analysts obtained student achievement has increased from cycle I to cycle II namely, cycle I (65%), cycle II (83%). The conclusion of this research is the Make A-Match Model of Social Science learning could positively influence the motivation of learning of central students, and this learning model could be used as an alternative to Social Science learning.

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