ERIC Number: ED655755
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Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 219
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Supporting Technology Integration Leadership of Elementary School Administrators through Technology-Related Self-Efficacy Development
Alexander Steven Tietjen
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, The Johns Hopkins University
Meaningful use of technology by students is often unevenly distributed in schools. In order to increase outcomes for all students, a review of literature was conducted that identified the critical role school site administrators, principals and vice principals, play in making technology integration successful. After identifying the importance of school site administrators in supporting technology integration, a needs assessment was conducted that identified participants' self-conception as technology integration leaders as a likely avenue for intervention. The intervention was aligned with Bandura's (1986) social cognitive theory, specifically, the four sources of self-efficacy development, as a means to increase technology leadership among participants. Phase 1 of the intervention consisted of a 1-day professional learning workshop conducted in early October 2019. In Phase 2 of the study, four cases were selected for participation. Each of the four selected cases included the principal and vice principal at a school. Phase 2 consisted of a professional learning follow-up session and the delivery of a technology integration workshop to school site staff by the participants. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, a mixed-methods analysis of the process was conducted, and the resulting data for this small sample revealed that the technology-related self-efficacy beliefs of participants increased following the intervention. Further analysis of the qualitative data revealed increased intent to act as technology integration leaders at their school sites following the intervention. Findings indicate that technology-related self-efficacy development may increase the intent of school site administrators to act as a technology integration leaders. [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://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Elementary Schools, School Administration, Administrators, Management Development, Self Efficacy, Elementary Education, Workshops, Principals
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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