Hello,
My name is Jessica Reeves and I am currently studying technology integration in primary and secondary education as part of my Masters Program. The Australian education system has a reputation for high quality scientific research and innovation, which sparked my curiosity in your curriculum and classroom practices. I am interested in learning more about how technology is used by educators in your area and how I could implement new strategies or tools to cultivate 21st century skills in my own students.
I have several questions on which I’d like to focus my research. I have listed them below. I would appreciate your help in answering these questions or a recommendation for others who may be able to provide feedback. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Questions:
- Please tell me about yourself and your role in education.
- How do you currently use technology in your field?
- What are the major advantages and disadvantages to technology use within your school/area?
- How are students evaluated on their information and communication technology competency?
- How are teachers evaluated on their integration of technology in the classroom (as a general competency)?
- What tools are students expected to be proficient in? Do students follow a technology curriculum based on their current skills? For example, if students have mastered Microsoft Excel do they move on to another tool?
- Do you feel that you have the training and skills necessary to implement a technology rich method of instruction? If yes, where did you receive this training? If no, what PD or courses do you wish you had?
- In general, do schools have equal access to technology resources?
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