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Adoption of ICT tends to follow a sequences of developmental stages such
as those outlines below. They reflect a growing confidence with the use
of the technology and a growing awareness of its potential in the context
of teaching and learning.
| Stage
of Adoption |
Characteristics |
| Entry |
Learn the basics of
using the new technology. |
| Adoption |
Use new technology
to support traditional instruction. |
| Adaptation |
Integrate new
technology into traditional classroom practice. Here, they often focus on
increased student productivity and engagement by using word processors,
spreadsheets, and graphics tools. |
| Appropriation
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Focus on
cooperative, project-based, and interdisciplinary work—incorporating the
technology as needed and as one of many tools. |
| Invention |
Discover new uses
for technology tools, for example, developing spreadsheet macros for
teaching algebra or designing projects that combine multiple technologies. |
For more information on this particular
framework, see p16 of the ACOT
report
and also the work of Sandholtz,
Ringstaff, and Dwyer
(1997)
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