Description

Computer related technology is increasingly used in
society today, and has influenced in various ways on
classrooms across the world. In New South Wales,
Australia, there has been an increasing emphasis on
teaching using information and communication
technology (ICT), and in particular the Internet.
This study has investigated how the Internet was used
to support teaching and learning in primary school
classrooms. Case study methodology was used for the
study to provide an in-depth view of how some
teachers have integrated the use of the Internet into
their classroom teaching and learning activities.
Data for this study were collected from four public
primary schools in New South Wales, during one ten
week school term. The study found that while all of
the teachers used the Internet to some degree to
support teaching and learning activities in the
classroom this was done in various ways and with
varying success. In particular, ICT infrastructure,
access, and use varied between classes and schools.
Also of importance were the pedagogical aspects of
integrating Internet technology into the classroom
teaching program.