The purpose of this qualitative, embedded single case study was to identify successful implementation and instructional strategies for one-to-one technologies, beyond the iPad, for teachers at a large, rural, midlands, South Carolina high school. The specific focus of this study was the perception of teachers integrating emerging one-to-one…

This study served two primary purposes: (a) to explore students' perceptions regarding the utilization of technology in their classroom-based instruction, and (b) to provide an overview of the current use of technology in classrooms that encompasses all high school students. The significance of the study was to contribute to the body of research…

The purpose of this concurrent mixed methods action research study was to investigate the impact of new technology-enhanced Dual Enrollment (DE) math courses on students' perception of college courses, the influence the technology-enhanced DE had on students' intention of going to college, and the students' perception of the technology-enhanced DE…

Many students have been exposed to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in most schools. While STEM in public high schools, public middle schools, STEM-specific schools, and charter elementary schools have been researched often, the literature concerning STEM in public elementary school classrooms to promote learning is scarce. The…

Negative correspondence with online activity has become an increasing challenge within secondary school settings with the rapid increase in technology. The problem is that secondary educators face multiple challenges in digital citizenship, including a lack of professional training and curriculum support. A gap exists in the literature based on…

The purpose of this action research was to explore mathematics teachers' current practices and perceptions of technology integration, as well as the factors that influence their perceptions of technology integration. Across the country, states have partnered with federal efforts, taking an active role in building a technology-rich learning…

The unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic led teachers to innovatively shift their teaching methods. These pioneering practices inspired this study's "Elevated Family-Teacher Partnership" intervention which was designed to provide equitable guidance and communication for all families. This dissertation, in practice,…

The study used a quantitative correlational research method to examine the effects of eLearning and virtual instruction in Upstate South Carolina Title I school districts. The study also determined if there was a correlation between the geographic location of participating school districts and teachers' perceptions of various aspects of…

As schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, teachers were forced to provide virtual instruction as students remained home in an effort to limit the spread of the virus. As veteran teachers navigated through the abrupt changes, new teachers also worked to continue their growth and development while learning how to best serve…

This study compared graduation rates between traditional high school students and high school students enrolled in Career and Technology Education courses in South Carolina. The research questions were based on the students' graduation rates as related to gender, race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The data was retrieved from the South…

This action research study examined the impact of the Historical Thinking Method (HTM) on how students interacted with actual and virtual historical sites and museums. From September 2017 to May 2018, students engaged in analysis and evaluation of online exhibits and actual sites in the Washington, DC, and Columbia, South Carolina, areas using the…

Nurse education leaders have a fiduciary responsibility of keep nursing curricula current with the latest technologies in healthcare. Nurse educators and nursing students are the end users who can provide the necessary feedback about the use of technology in nursing academia and clinical settings. This single case study with embedded units of…

Traditional teaching methods no longer motivate students to learn, especially with the influence of technology in their daily lives. This disconnect has led to a continual influx of teachers who are forced to adapt to this shift in teaching, embracing technology, and restructuring pedagogy to include technology-driven lessons. Because perception…

The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the extent of one-to-one mobile technology implementation on student math achievement as measured by standardized test scores. A second focus was on the extent one-to-one mobile technology implementation has influenced teacher practices in math instruction. A final focus was on the extent that…

This study aims to understand teacher experiences during the 2020-2021 school year and the impacts of COVID-19 protocols, which forced dance educators to use virtual platforms to teach a movement-dominated art form changing the dance education landscape. The study follows six educators' experiences through phenomenological research describing key…