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BET K-12 - eLearning and primary school teacher training in a disadvantaged brazilian context

People

 

Cantoni L.

(Responsible)

Fanni F.

(Collaborator)

Rega I.

(Collaborator)

Tardini S.

(Collaborator)

Abstract

This project aims at studying the impact of eLearning in Primary School Teacher Training in Brazil, assessing its possible applications and advantages, as well as success conditions and shortcomings. It will add a piece to the international research on the very crucial issue of teacher training in developing countries which face shortages of teachers and large numbers of underqualified teachers, exploring possibilities and drawbacks of eLearning applications. The research will involve three main areas:
1. The issue of access to ICTs: which involves technical, economic, sociological and psychological factors influencing persons¿ opportunities to use the technologies.
2. The issue of quality: how is it possible to implement an effective and efficient eLearning program for primary teachers in disadvantaged Brazilian areas (State of Bahia)?
3. The issue of impact: the readiness of Brazilian primary teachers to use eLearning in their training, and their adoption patterns.

Additional information

Acronym
BET K-12
Start date
01.10.2005
End date
01.10.2008
Duration
36 Months
Funding sources
SNSF
External partners
Partner Brasiliano
Status
Ended
Category
Swiss National Science Foundation / NCCRs - National Centres of Competence in Research

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