Hammond, Michael and Alotaibi, Bader Omran B. (2017) Theorising the take-up of ICT : can Valsiner's three zones framework make a contribution? Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 26 (2). pp. 139-155. doi:10.1080/1475939X.2016.1179217 ISSN 1475-939X.

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Abstract

This paper explores the contribution of theory to understanding the take-up of ICT and, in particular, it describes how Valsiner’s three zones framework came to be used in a study of lecturers in Saudi higher education institutions. The paper describes the value of theory and, in the process, illustrates some of the approaches taken in the literature on teachers’ use of ICT. The challenges faced in theorising are also covered. The paper then gives the background to a study of ICT use among university lecturers before moving to a discussion of methodology and presentation of key findings. Next, attention shifts to explaining key aspects of Valsiner’s zones framework and showing how this framework was applied to explain the modest but differentiated use of ICT across eight institutions. Finally, the paper discusses the strengths and limitations of the zones framework and highlights some of the wider challenges which theorisation poses

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- )
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Mathematics teachers -- Saudi Arabia, Information technology -- Saudi Arabia, Education, Higher -- Saudi Arabia
Journal or Publication Title:	Technology, Pedagogy and Education
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1475-939X
Official Date:	2017
Dates:	Date Event 2017 Published 9 May 2016 Available 3 November 2015 Accepted 2014 Submitted
Volume:	26
Number:	2
Page Range:	pp. 139-155
DOI:	10.1080/1475939X.2016.1179217
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit:	31 August 2016
Date of first compliant Open Access:	9 December 2017
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