Teacher Profile and Factors Impacting Teacher Technology Use: A Practical Investigation

• Manoela M. O. da Silva Federal University of Pernambuco
• Patricia Smith Cavalcante Federal University of Pernambuco
• Veronica Teichrieb Federal University of Pernambuco

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbie.2022.225018

Abstract

This work aims to understand teachers’ use of technology, their profiles, planning process and maturity of technology use. 15 teachers in different contexts were interviewed to understand what tools they are using, as well as why and how they were used. Data have shown that this use is still in the first stages of maturity. Teachers’ personal skills, experience with technology and circumstances at their workplace had an impact on this result.

Keywords: Technology, Education, Teacher Profile

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