Factors that Influence a Successful Pedagogical Integration of Technologies in Schools

While investing significantly in educational technologies for teachers and students, it is important to note that this alone does not guarantee the quality of pedagogical utilization or its impact on student motivation and success. Various external and internal barriers can impede the effective integration of educational technologies in schools. However, there are different factors and characteristics that can enhance its effectiveness. Drawing from Bronfenbrenner's ecological approach to development, participants will be encouraged to explore the influence of various identity, cultural, structural, and contextual characteristics within their schools and among teachers, which affect the actual utilization of technologies. Building on these considerations, participants will collaborate to brainstorm actionable steps that can be taken within their schools to promote a more successful and beneficial pedagogical integration of technologies. Subsequently, a discussion will provide an opportunity for everyone to glean insights from the conclusions drawn and to share their experiences from their respective schools. Participants will depart with access to scientific and professional readings on this subject.

Participants will be able to…

• Understand how to analyze educational situations from an ecological approach to development.
• Identify the different types of barriers related to the pedagogical integration of technologies in schools and classrooms.
• Identify the different characteristics that need to be taken into account for a better integration of educational technologies in their own school.
• Draft action plan to foster a more effective integration of educational technologies.

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Learning Areas:

• Leadership, Management & Administration
• Innovation
• Research
• Educational Technology
• Educational Psychology

Target Audience: HOD ICT, Key Personnel and School Leaders