INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: PROPOSAL FOR A TEACHER TRAINING MODEL INSPIRED BY TPACK

Abstract

Technological integration is typically understood as the incorporation of technology in
classrooms. However, a key point of concern is how this inclusion has been made in the teaching process,
learning experiences, and curriculum. Thus, it is possible to assert that the integration of ICT in the
classroom involves specific teachers’ skills concerning the pedagogical use of technologies. Teachers need
to acquire and develop continuous relevant knowledge, competencies, and attitudes in order to include
technological resources in their daily tasks. This research presents the initial stage of a framework for
technology integration in education, which is part of the Program of Technology Integration in
Education, developed by the Remote Experimentation Laboratory, at the Federal University of Santa
Catarina. At this specific stage, a survey was conducted to understand the level of knowledge and
experience in ICT of the participating teachers’ in their classes. Two questionnaires made available in the
Virtual learning environment were answered by 398 teachers from five schools during the initial teacher
training course between 2017-2019. This study has enabled us to understand the participating teachers’
perspectives on the use of technologies. It is possible to affirm that the presented training framework has
been effective in enabling teachers to learn how to use technologies in the classroom and in helping them
reflect on their pedagogical practices.