Open AccessInformation Technology Literacy in Schools: Let's Look After the Teachers
Author(s) -
James Henri
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw7012
Subject(s) - enthusiasm , information literacy , information technology , school teachers , pedagogy , professional development , mathematics education , sociology , literacy , public relations , psychology , political science , social psychology , law
If schools are to become information technology-literate communities, the needs of teachers must be addressed as a priority. It is not sufficient to leave this to chance; a planned approach to professional development is essential. Innovation in schools flows from the enthusiasm of teachers. To the extent that teachers are not enthusiastic about information technology IT, innovation in its application to teaching and learning will not occur. The IT competencies that teachers need and the ways in which they are being addressed need to be considered.