Information technology in UK teacher education: The current agenda

The paper starts by reviewing the Information Technology (it) agenda in uk schools. The review includes an identification of current major issues as they have implications for those involved with teacher education.

The it agenda in institutions involved with initial teacher training is then discussed. External pressures are identified, as is the self-generated agenda of a particular institution.

A survey of academic staff in a single institution was carried out in order to identify levels of it experience, attitudes to the developing role of it and staff's perceptions of their own it training needs. The results from this survey are presented and reviewed in the light of the previously identified it agenda.

Finally, the paper describes and reflects upon the response made by a particular institution through its provision of it support services and training opportunities for staff who are involved in supporting and training teachers.