Case Study - The role of ICT in teacher training

Development of teachers’ competence in ICT use is mainly organised in optional, in-service training courses although some courses have been made compulsory. Demand for courses from 2000 to 2004 was mainly centred on technical competences. However, training is increasingly shifting towards methodological and didactical skills and the practical integration of ICT in teaching and learning. In addition, efforts are currently being made to include pedagogical use of ICT in initial teacher training. When asked to identify future challenges the Cantonal representatives pointed out the need to achieve better integration of ICT use in teaching.