Virtual Consumer versus Internet Creator , or Attitudes of Polish Teachers to Online Early School Education. Conclusions for Practice

The aim of the present research was to assess the degree of preparation, methods of use, and the ability to create online educational resources by Polish teachers of early school education. The article presents the results of pilot studies carried out under the NP.-2550 grant, as well as the results of proper research conducted in 2017 in a group of 340 teachers. The selection of the research group was random. The collected data showed current trends, and made it possible to address the issue of a virtual consumer and an online creator from the perspective of a teacher.

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