ERIC Number: ED654979
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 128
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ISBN: 979-8-5825-1394-0
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Does Professional Development Affect Technology Integration in the Classroom?
Hilary Ann Reid
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Northcentral University
Technology is ever increasing in the world of education. Teachers and students alike have more access to technology, and through that comes the opportunity for teachers to change how they are presenting that information to students to impact on student learning. The problem addressed by the study is, if long term professional development of technology impacts technology integration in the classroom. Through an investigation of the literature, a gap existed when it came to professional development and technology integration. Further research needs to be done to discover how professional development can impact technology integration in the classroom, which in turn could then affect student learning. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand better how teachers describe their experiences of professional development as it may impact technology integration in the classroom. The questionnaire was created using Qualtrics and sent to recipients. Recipients were given a timeframe to complete the questions and based on the participants' responses to their willingness to participate in an interview, interviewed to gain more knowledge. In regard to professional development, the majority of the participants viewed them positively and felt they helped them gain knowledge about technology, specifically Canvas and the Google Suite. The findings implied that the districts tailor their professional development plans on a district-wide scale to better meet the needs of teachers as schools' transition to a more 1:1 or blended learning environment. One recommendation for future research is to cross-reference different teachers learning modalities in how they like professional development presented. Studying how schools and districts chose their professional development and even assisting in how they could improve their professional development would be beneficial to not only the teachers but the students themselves since it has the potential to increase student 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.]
Descriptors: Teachers, Faculty Development, Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Teaching Experience, Teacher Attitudes, Knowledge Level
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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