Jo Tondeur|Martin Valcke|Johan van Braak
A multidimensional approach to determinants of computer use in primary education: teacher and school characteristics
University College Ghent|Ghent University|University College Ghent|Ghent University|University College Ghent|Ghent University
abstract central aim study test model integrates determinants educational computer use particular article examines teacher school characteristics associated different types computer use primary school teachers survey set involving 527 teachers 68 primary schools flanders separate questionnaire administered information communication technology ict coordinators schools gather additional information cultural contextual school characteristics combined impact teacher school characteristics explored multilevel analysis besides importance school characteristics results reveal differential effects specific characteristics specific types computer use cultural school characteristics instance schools openness change availability ict school policy plan positively related use computers learning tool adoption ict view basic computer skills contrast cultural school characteristic seem associated use computers information tool comparable way teacher characteristics associated specific types computer use eg variable gender general male teachers report integrating computers often study appears gender differences exist relation adoption computers information tool results demonstrate multidimensional approach provides insight characteristics affecting computer use