Teacher training with new information technology, research and development projects

Abstract

The Norwegian educational system has been through a systematic, experimental period with computers in schools and vocational training. Teacher training has been an additional activity in this field, particularly with in-service training. Several R&D projects have related higher education to practical school work at lower levels. This lays a platform for revision of pre-service and post graduate teacher training, indicating also a need for higher degree studies directed towards new educational methods and contents, as a natural consequence of new information technology. Some of these thoughts are now being put into action by the Norwegians.