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ERIC Number: ED597569
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 130
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-
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Transformative Technology: Teaching and Learning at a 21st Century Elementary School
MacDonald, William J., III
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of Southern California
There can be no doubt that we live in an increasingly technology driven world. If the purpose of schooling is to prepare students for active and informed participation in modern society, then schools need to embrace technology and leverage it to provide more powerful and relevant learning experiences for twenty-first century students. Unfortunately, this shift is not happening in the majority of schools due to numerous barriers associated with technology integration and use. The purpose of the current study is to examine a school that has overcome these barriers and integrated technology to transform teaching and learning. This study was conducted in a suburban elementary school in Los Angeles, California. The school was purposefully selected due to its track record of academic success and its numerous commendations for technology usage. This qualitative case study documents the technology present at the school, how it is being utilized by teachers and students in K-5 classrooms, the impact of technology on teaching and learning, and how the integration was influenced by school culture and leadership. Primary data sources include document review, staff surveys, intensive classroom observations, and staff interviews. Analysis revealed that successful technology integration that results in the transformative use of technology in classrooms requires long term planning and sustained effort over time, skilled and experienced teachers, strong, pro-technology leadership, and a school climate rich in professional development and peer collaboration. When these factors are present, technology can be utilized to redefine the role of teacher and student and enhance and extend student learning. Findings from this study have important real world implications that can be utilized to develop a versatile framework for how school leaders and teachers can effectively integrate technology into schools and classrooms to transform teaching and learning. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California (Los Angeles)
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