Classroom technology integration : a comparative study of participants and non-participants in the 21st century model classroom program
- WCU Author/Contributor (non-WCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Darrell Grady McDowell (Creator)
- Institution
- Western Carolina University (WCU )
- Web Site: http://library.wcu.edu/
- Advisor
- Ellen Sigler
Abstract: This study provided a unique opportunity to examine how two groups of teachers
experienced the integration of technology in a K-12 school system in the southeastern
United States. The total number of respondents (n=338) included 21st Century Model
Classroom (CMC) program teachers (n=27) and non-participants (n=311). Teachers in
the 21st CMC program were given advanced technology equipment and relevant
professional development. The non-participants received less training and had limited
access to advanced technology equipment. Guskey’s (2000) “Five Levels of Professional
Development Evaluation” was combined with technological pedagogical content
knowledge (TPCK) (Harris, Mishra, & Koehler, 2009) to create a survey for comparing
the two groups. Cronbach’s (1984) “alpha measurement” of internal consistency
revealed a score of a=.911 for the questionnaire; hence, the quantitative survey was found
to be highly reliable. Many similarities were found among the respondents. However,
significant differences were found on nine of the forty-four quantitative survey items.
Effect size measurements were also calculated for those nine items. Open-ended survey
items yielded rich qualitative data. More than two-thirds of all respondents surveyed were positive about their access to professional development and technology equipment.
They were equally optimistic in their overall beliefs about integrating technology in the
classroom. The data and the views of the teachers provided exclusive information for
improving instruction through technology integration.
Classroom technology integration : a comparative study of participants and non-participants in the 21st century model classroom program
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 2013
- Keywords
- collaboration, constructivism, engagement, professional development, teacher beliefs, technology integration
- Subjects
- Educational technology -- North Carolina -- Case studies
- Teachers -- Effect of technological innovations on -- North Carolina -- Case studies
- Teachers -- North Carolina -- Attitudes