Share Paper: TPCK, Computer Use, and Computer Access: A complex relationship

  1. Karin Forssell, Stanford University, United States
Tuesday, March 6 4:30 PM-5:00 PM Creekside II

Abstract: This paper explores the relationship of accomplished teachers’ self-ratings of their TPCK with their use of technology with students. These teachers, from across subject areas and grade levels and with a wide range of experience, provided information about the frequency and breadth of their technology use with students. Although there was a small positive relationship with frequency of computer use, a stronger relationship was found with teachers’ exploration of a range of activities in class. Teachers with higher TPCK self-ratings were likely to have explored a greater breadth of activities related to 21st century skills with their students. Further analyses ...