Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore how elementary school teachers search for and select instructional resources on the Internet and how they integrate those resources into classroom teaching. The usefulness of websites created by National Digital Archives Program (NDAP) is also evaluated by the fifteen elementary school teachers interviewed. Keyword search is the most frequently used method of searching for instructional resources on the Internet, with Google, Yahoo and Little Yam as the most popular search engines. The teachers also use Educities, Learning Fueling Station, SCTNet, Bureau of Education websites and websites of textbook publishers. Accuracy of website is the most important factor in selecting instructional resources, and currency is another important factor when selecting resources for a certain subject. The teachers mention that the attractiveness of resources is also an important factor in motivating students’ learning. The teachers transform Internet resources into Microsoft Word and PowerPoint presentations or simply use the resources directly via Internet in the classroom. Some of the difficulties that the teachers encounter include issues on intellectual property rights and lack of appropriate software and hardware facilities in schools. The teachers find the instructional resources in NDAP websites to be useful but with some obstacles in application.
| Keywords: | Internet; school teachers; instructional resources; information seeking behavior; integration of information into teaching |
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