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Computers & Education
Identifying multiple roles of ICT coordinators
Computers & Education
Factors related to pedagogical beliefs of teachers and technology integration
Computers & Education
Effects of a digital intervention on the development of algebraic expertise
Computers & Education
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Why teachers use digital learning materials: The role of self-efficacy, subjective norm and attitude
Education and Information Technologies
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Computers & Education
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Despite the assumption that the integration of ICT influences the entire school system, research focusing on ICT in schools is generally limited to the study of variables at class level. In contrast to these studies, the present research explores ICT integration from a school improvement approach. More particularly, it examines the local school policy with respect to ICT integration from both the principal's perspective and perceptions of teachers. Furthermore, it studies the relationship between school policies and the actual use of ICT in the classroom. To answer the research questions, a representative sample of 53 primary school principals was interviewed. In addition, the interview data were supplemented with survey data of 574 teachers from the same 53 schools. What emerged from the analyses was that school-related policies, such as an ICT plan, ICT support and ICT training have a significant effect on class use of ICT. In addition, the findings from the interviews indicate that school policies are often underdeveloped and underutilised. The discussion section focuses on challenges to improve the potential of an ICT school policy.