Friday, November 22, 2013

Article Summary: November 22

Funda

The study investigates, using a case-study approach, the recruiting process of teachers for 29 charter schools. Particularly, it investigates the impact of the technological skills and knowledge on the hiring process.
Questions
  • I'd like to know more specific descriptions of technologies. What are they?
  • Are teachers are so different in their technological skills?
  • How they can actually evaluate the technological knowledge and skill of teachers?

Remzi

Using qualitative methods, interviews, observations, and discussions, this study investigates teachers' perceptions of the technology integration of Tablet PCs. It also investigates how teachers and schools respond to such technology integration policy.
Questions
  • By Tablet PCs, which ones you mean?
  • Why is your government particularly interested in Tablet PCs?
  • Or, why are you particularly interested in Tablet PCs?