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Educators and ICT Usage: Market research report (2008)

 
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education.au commissioned this research, using McGregor Tan Research, to provide it with informed data to enable the development of new products and services relevant to educators and its key markets. 

 

Sample of key findings

  • Most of the online survey respondents had worked in the education sector, with more than two thirds stating that they had worked in the sector for ten or more years.
  • Two thirds of the respondents identified themselves as educators – teachers, lecturers, trainers and tutors.
  • 85% of respondents indicated that they use the Internet once a day or more often, with a small proportion using the Internet less frequently. 
  • The most common purposes of using the Internet:
83% of respondents said for research
80% of respondents said for finding learning resources
64% of respondents said for professional development
61% of respondents said for interacting with colleagues

Conclusions

  • The use of computers is widespread in both teaching institutions and in homes.
  • Computers and the Internet are primarily used for research, finding resources, professional development, administration and communication.
  • A considerable number of participants lacked confidence in using modern technology, and many said they did not know how to search, other than to Google.
  • Participants indicated that, with teachers under constant pressure, they did not have the time to properly learn how to use the Internet.

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