This dissertation comprises work developing and leveraging technology as a means to aid student learning as well as to provide access to course-specific information. As technology continues to advance, tools are being developed and adopted by instructors to help fill gaps in previous systems and further extend their usefulness in the classroom.…

This study seeks to better understand how and why teachers use technology in their work. Teachers were surveyed to explore to what extent they integrate technology and why they integrate it to the extent that they do. Faculty at three upper-level public schools in the Northeast were surveyed. Three teachers also volunteered for interviews, and one…

Stakeholder engagement strategies have the potential for adverse education business outcomes. Education business leaders are concerned about the impact of ineffective stakeholder engagement strategies on digital transformation initiatives. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore…

The adoption of technology in educational settings remains a multifaceted challenge. This dissertation explores teachers' beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes regarding the impact of technology on students. There were two research questions related to the research problem. Research question one stated: To what extent do the factors of technology…

This quantitative study used a survey approach aimed to determine if a relationship existed between parent engagement and student academic achievement in technology-rich classrooms post-COVID-19. In addition, descriptive statistics were used to report the data collected in surveys. This study was relevant because it contributed to educational…

Medical laboratory technicians (MLT's) are healthcare practitioners who play crucial roles in assisting physicians with diagnosing and monitoring illnesses. MLT's require complex training which historically has taken place in person. The COVID-19 pandemic increased awareness of a national lab technician shortage. To address the deficit, alternate…

This qualitative study delved into the challenges faced by elementary educators at a suburban school in integrating technology-enhanced literacy pedagogy to bolster student success. Guided by Venkatesh's unified theory of acceptance, the research investigated educators' perceptions and utilization of technology in literacy instruction to foster…

Integrating technology in classrooms has been discussed in many countries. Technology integration in Lagos, Nigeria, faces significant challenges due to several factors, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to technology, and insufficient teacher training. The lack of reliable electricity and internet connectivity hinders schools'…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive design study was to describe rural teachers' use of technology and their perceptions of the usefulness and ease of use of technology in the classroom. The phenomenon explored was teachers' use, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of classroom technology. To address this problem, the researcher…

School districts are employing instructional technology coaches more frequently to support teachers in adopting technology in their classroom instruction. However, many school districts still face challenges with technology adoption, raising concerns about the influence of instructional technology coaches on technology adoption. This case study…

As the use of technology continues to evolve in our society and transform the workforce, it is important for K-12 teachers to play an active role in renovating curriculums that meet the needs of 21st century learners. The integration of instructional technology in K-12 education is not about providing teachers with more technology. It is about…

This qualitative case study was conducted to explore factors affecting educational leaders' ability to access program technology tools during initial software adoption. The problem was organizational leaders are often provided digital support tools when implementing a new digital program, but many factors may affect their ability to access and use…

Virtual Reality (VR) and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) are technologies that allow users to interact with virtual environments and can create and participate in digital educational experiences and simulations. Due to the VR and VLEs being relatively new technologies in education, acceptance, use, and finally adoption in a classroom…

With the end of the most recent period of emergency remote teaching (ERT), there is an opportunity to evaluate how ERT facilitated and perhaps accelerated the evolution of instructional practices, particularly regarding the use of educational technology. The question remains whether the accelerated rate of technological adaptation produced durable…

As technology advances, the educational landscape continually evolves to integrate innovative technologies into teaching and learning strategies. Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology with potential for inclusion in educational systems. This dissertation delves into the role of AR in education, structured around three connected studies, each…