What stimulates teachers to integrate ICT in their pedagogical practices? The use of digital learning materials in education

Authors:
Karel Kreijns;Frederik Van Acker;Marjan Vermeulen;Hans Van Buuren
Affiliations:
Scientific Centre for Teacher Research, Open University of The Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands and Teacher Training Institute Sittard, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The N ...;School of Psychology, Open University of The Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands;KPC Holding, Den Bosch, The Netherlands and Teacher University, Open University of The Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands;School of Psychology, Open University of The Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands
Venue:
Computers in Human Behavior
Year:
2013

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Abstract

The question 'What stimulates teachers to integrate Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in their pedagogical practices?' was addressed in the context of teachers' usage of digital learning materials (DLMs). We adopted Fishbein's Integrative Model of Behavior Prediction (IMBP), to investigate the various relationships between distal and proximal variables and intention. Mediation analysis revealed that the proximal variables attitude, subjective norm, and self-efficacy towards DLMs were significant predictors of teachers' intention to use DLMs. The contribution of subjective norm, however, was modest. Attitude, subjective norm and self-efficacy mediated the effects of the following three distal variables on intention: previous use of DLMs, perceived knowledge and skills to use DLMs, and colleagues' usage of DLMs. Persuasive communication and skills based training seem, therefore, appropriate interventions to promote a positive attitude towards DLMs and improve self-efficacy in using DLMs.