The perception of the utility of technology shapes the way it is used in teaching and learning

The main aim of this study was to interrelate teachers' perceptions of the educational benefits of digital technology and technology use in the classroom. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 127 teachers from 40 elementary and secondary schools in Lima (Peru). The results show that technology is of benefit in achieving learning goals, selecting curriculum content, organizing time and space for learning and improving the quality of learning. They also suggest that only four of the perceived benefits (selecting curriculum content, using technological resources, using different areas of the school and establishing communication with students) correlate with the frequency with which technology is used in the classroom.