Developing Pre-service teacher knowledge with ICT in Indigenous Contexts

DOI: 10.5716/2251-1814_EeL81

Authors: Donna Robbins

Abstract:

This paper seeks to explore the potential of digital and ICT‟s to enhance teacher training for Indigenous pre-service teachers in remote and very remote locations within the Northern Territory. It also researches the use of ICT in providing greater access to global educational content enabling Indigenous pre-service teachers in remote locations greater opportunities for exploiting the global educational trends in Indigenous education while providing a basis for personal growth and development.

Keywords: Indigenous, pre-service teacher training, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) , remote professional development