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Second Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education pp 397–413Cite as

Knowledge Base for Information and Communication Technology in Education

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This chapter systematically explores the knowledge base required by teachers for the effective application of ICT in education. The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) framework and developments in associated research are reviewed. The authors suggest an alternate approach for better understanding the knowledge base required for application of ICT in education by providing a theorization about technological knowledge in relation to how a teacher realizes and actualizes the pedagogical affordances of technological tools in teaching and learning. The authors conclude that this body of knowledge cannot exist outside the frame of reference of the teacher, can be developed through systematic learning activities targeting or facilitating its development, and grows with ongoing participation or involvement in valuable professional experiences. Implications for the nature of TPCK and its development are discussed.

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  1. University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

    Charoula Angeli

  2. Educational Robotics and Science Organization, Nicosia, Cyprus

    Nicos Valanides

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  1. University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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  2. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA

    Gerald Knezek

  3. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA

    Rhonda Christensen

  4. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

    Kwok-Wing Lai

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  1. School of Teacher Education and Early Childhood, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

    Peter Albion

  2. Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

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Angeli, C., Valanides, N. (2018). Knowledge Base for Information and Communication Technology in Education. In: Voogt, J., Knezek, G., Christensen, R., Lai, KW. (eds) Second Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education . Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71054-9_26

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