The problem addressed in this research study was teachers' and school administrators' resistance to integrating mobile technology in the classroom. This study was inspired by Albert Bandura's social learning theory and the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge, (TPACK) as the conceptual framework. The purpose of this quantitative…

The purpose of this study was to determine strategies that could be implemented into an online course in order to create and maintain a sense of social presence between students and their professor and students and each other. A mixed methods study utilizing interviews, document analysis, and a survey was used to conduct the research. The study…

This study explored parental and teacher perceptions of excessive technology and screen time and elementary students' academic performance, attention, addictive behaviors, behavior problems, and social interactions. This study's purpose was to gather teacher and parental input to understand the perceptions of how excessive technology and screen…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is alignment between post-secondary institutions' technology training preparation of teachers and the use of technology in K-6 schools in the State of New Hampshire. For the purpose of the study, alignment is defined as the correlation of specific technology preparation for teachers to…

Cloud-based computing in higher education has the potential to impact institutions on a myriad of fronts, including technology governance, flexibility, financial, and intellectual property. As the demand for blended and online education increases, institutions are considering expedient approaches to implementing learning management systems (LMSs).…

Rural educators face many barriers when trying to participate in high quality professional development, including isolation, funding issues, distance, and lack of temporary replacements. Technological solutions can assist rural educators in overcoming these barriers. Participating in on-line professional learning communities can provide New…