1. Information and Communication Technology in the Classroom An Empirical Study with an International Perspective.
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Mueller, Carolyn B., Jones, Gordon, Ricks, David A., Schlegelmilch, Bodo B., and Van Deusen, Cheryl A.
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INFORMATION & communication technologies ,EDUCATORS ,COLLEGE teachers ,BUSINESS education ,ACTIVITY programs in education ,UNIVERSITY faculty ,CLASSROOM activities ,STUDENT interests ,STUDENT attitudes - Abstract
Researchers posit that the use of information and communication technology (ICT) will revolutionize traditional educational methods in university contexts and change the process of how educators do their job. However, research offers conflicting views regarding the benefits of ICT in the classroom. To better understand the various advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in university teaching, findings of a major cross-sectional empirical study of the perceptions and practices of international business faculty located in fourteen countries are reported. The study identifies obstacles that prevent faculty from successfully using ICT, the level of institutional support provided, faculty intentions to use ICT during the next year, and significant differences by country in the types and amount of ICT faculty use. The primary advantages of using ICT in the classroom appear to be its positive impact on visual as well as audio learners, increased understanding of concepts, added excitement to presentations, and increased student interest. A lack of adequate training and support staff and increased preparation time are identified as the three most significant barriers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2001
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