Original scientific paper

THE COMPUTER AS A MODERN FORM OF COMMUNICATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS FROM THE TEACHERS` POINT OF VIEW

Mateja Ploj Virtič ; Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
Mateja Pšunder ; Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia

Abstract

Effective integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into the teaching process is becoming an indispensable part of an effective educational process. In this study, the research was conducted at reprezentative sample of teachers teaching Design and technology in primary school in Slovenia on the use of the computer and the applicability of individual forms of e-learning in class and reported on the actual use of the computer in their classroom. The basic finding of the study is that teachers do use computers in class and that they are inclined towards using different forms of e-learning. Their position regarding the use of the computer in class is positive, with the exception of the attitude towards the knowledge and experiences acquired during their undergraduate study. Such information indicates that in the future, special attention must be given to the training of teachers for the use of the computer already during undergraduate study.

Keywords

communication; education; teacher; teaching aid

Hrčak ID:

34425

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/34425

Publication date:

30.3.2009.

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