ERIC Number: EJ1448623
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 14
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Program Directors' Perspectives on Technology Integration in Adult Education and Literacy Classrooms
Chih-Wei Wang; Amanda D. Sainz; Glenda L. Rose; Mary V. Alfred
Adult Literacy Education, v6 n2 p4-17 2024
This qualitative study investigated the status of technology integration in Texas adult education and literacy classrooms from the perspective of program directors. Researchers conducted 15 semi-structured interviews to learn about technology integration. The findings revealed that available technology resources, teaching and integrating digital literacy skills, professional development opportunities, and IT support contributed to the success of technology integration. In contrast, limited access to technology resources and the internet, professional development costs, and instructors' time and skill constraints were barriers to integrating technology into adult education and literacy classrooms. Providing various resources and ongoing support to improve technology integration in adult education and literacy programs is necessary. Recommendations for practice and future research are provided.
Descriptors: Administrators, Administrator Attitudes, Technology Integration, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Literacy Education, Digital Literacy, Faculty Development, Technical Support, Technology Uses in Education, Administrator Characteristics, Program Administration, Barriers, Access to Computers, Costs, Disadvantaged, Educational Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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