Teachers' instructional perspectives and use of educational software
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It has been argued that technology will promote the use of constructivist approaches to teaching and learning advocated by the current reform movement. Yet computer technology, in and of itself, does not embody a single pedagogical orientation. Di!erent types of software can be used to address di!erent educational goals. This article examines relationships between teachers' instructional perspectives and their use of technology in instruction. Findings indicate that views about e!ective computer-based pedagogy are related to the types of software teachers report using with their students. Addressing these perspectives about e!ective instruction is necessary if computers are to reach their educational potential. ( 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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