Over the past ten years, information technology (IT) has evolved considerably and computers in schools have become increasingly commonplace in France. However, technological subjects aside, any claim that their use has become integrated into every subject would be questionable. Limiting factors do exist, such as the place of IT in curricula. In order to advise their students to use technological devices, teachers must first be convinced that it is advantageous. Teacher training in IT is therefore essential. This paper reports the results of a quantitative study, undertaken in a French University institute for teacher training (IUFM), which was conducted to ascertain students' initial knowledge and opinions regarding IT. Overall, although their level of expectations was high, the initial level of their competency was low. The integration of IT into teacher-training thus appears problematic.
Keywords Attitudes; France; Initial teacher training; Informatics; Information technology.
G-L. Baron and E. Bruillarda
Keywords Attitudes; France; Initial teacher training; Informatics; Information technology.
G-L. Baron and E. Bruillarda
