Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS)

Pre- and in-service teachers’ educational use of technology across Glasgow City

Team

Dr Mark Peart (Lead)
CenTCS
University of Glasgow

Simon Kelly
Glasgow City Council Education Services

Chris Meir
Glasgow City Council Education Services

Abstract

This study is a collaborative project between the University of Glasgow and Glasgow City Council Education Services, aiming to explore how pre-service and in-service teachers, from primary and secondary schools across Glasgow local authority, use digital technologies in Education. The research focuses on understanding current practices, identifying strengths, challenges and opportunities of technology use in classrooms; while also collecting recommendations to inform improvements in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and Career-Long Professional Learning (CLPL).

Keywords

Pre-and in-service teachers; technology for education; professional learning needs