Barriers to the use of ICT for teachers

The term barriers in ICT is defined as any factors that effect the teachers use of ICT within the classroom. The use of ICT in the classroom is very important for providing different opportunities for students to learn (Bingimlas, 2009).

 

Research shows barriers to the use of ICT for teachers is categorised into teacher level barriers and school level barriers (Becta, 2003).

 

Teacher level barriers

• lack of time
• lack of confidence
• resistance to change

School level barriers

• lack of effective training
• technical problems
• lack of access to resources

In order to overcome these barriers its vital for schools to provide relevant training for teachers and ensure this training is kept up to date. It is also vital that teachers are willing to change their ways and experience with different types of ICT in order to enhance learners experience.

 

I am both confident and competent in the use if ICT within the classroom, from the completion of this module I will learn about different applications that are available for me to use with learners and will look to incorporate these in future lessons.

 

References

Bingimlas, K. (2009). Barriers to the successful Integration of ICT in teaching and Learning Enviroments: As a review of the literature. Eurasia of Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education. 5 (3), p235-236.

 

British Educational Communications. (2003). What the research says about the barriers to the use of ICT in teaching. Available: http://www.mmiweb.org.uk/publications/ict/Research_Barriers_TandL.pdf. Last accessed 16/12/2014.