| Summary: | This study attempted to investigate how are Uruguayans future Primary
teachers learning how to teach with technology in a country that is
commemorating 10 years’ anniversary of their OLPC Program called ‘Plan
Ceibal’. A case study was chosen to answer the research questions,
documents analysis and interviews were the methods selected. Seventeen
people were interviewed, teachers and advanced students of an Uruguayan
School of Teachers.
Data analysis revealed that current approaches to learning about how to
teach with technology are quite basic and technology is treated as an
isolated subject, furthermore, Plan Ceibal opportunities are not being fully
exploited. Most of the teachers use technology to support their lectures and
according to participants, it is barely used in their School of Practices,
therefore, students do not have many examples where technology is
integrated. Students mentioned they feel their learning is not enough and
is outdated.
Findings of the study show there is a need to improve not only the teachers’
attitudes towards technology but also their training. Moreover, teachers who
integrate technology into their classes and encourage their students to
include technology into their practices should be rewarded. Instances to
reflect on the role of technology and how current teaching methods could
be innovated should also be considered.
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