Breaking the Intellectual Isolation of the Science Teacher: Reflections from Whole Class Technology Research in Government School Classrooms

The primary objective of programmes to introduce ICTs in teaching should not be to promote digital technology, but to find a way to address the urgent need to strengthen the knowledge base of the science teachers in a non-threatening manner that does not undermine their dignity, allows them to exercise their autonomy and choice in pacing their learning like any other professional. Experience from the on going Whole Class Technology Research shows that the short duration digital content offers such a possibility for creating a learning opportunity for teachers.