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O'Neal, LaToya J.; Gibson, Philip; Cotten, Shelia R. – Computers in the Schools, 2017
Technological advancements have led to changes in the expectations placed on K-12 teachers. Teachers are now expected to better equip students with 21st-century skills, making it important to understand teachers' beliefs about the role of technology in teaching and learning and the skills their students need to be successful. Using a qualitative…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Teacher Attitudes
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Gurevich, Irina; Stein, Hana; Gorev, Dvora – Computers in the Schools, 2017
This research traced changes in choices of technological tools and attitudes toward technology use among novice mathematics teachers at three stages of their professional development: as pre-service teachers, a year later, and in their work as novice teachers. At each stage, the participants were required to evaluate the benefits of technology use…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Faculty Development, Beginning Teachers, Mathematics Teachers
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Abidin, Zaenal; Mathrani, Anuradha; Hunter, Roberta; Parsons, David – Computers in the Schools, 2017
Implementing mobile learning in curriculum-based educational settings faces challenges related to perceived ethical and learning issues. This study investigated the affordances of mobile technologies to support mathematics instruction by teachers. An exploratory study employing questionnaires and semi-structured interviews revealed that, while…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics
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Unruh, Tiffany; Peters, Michelle L.; Willis, Jana – Computers in the Schools, 2016
The purpose of this research was to compare the beliefs and attitudes of teachers using the flipped versus the traditional class model. Survey and interview data were collected from a matched sample of in-service teachers representing both models from a large suburban southeastern Texas school district. The Attitude Towards Technology Scale, the…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, Technology Uses in Education, Blended Learning
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Peterson, Lana; Scharber, Cassandra – Computers in the Schools, 2017
The purpose of this study was to document the process one district used to design, develop, and implement a one-to-one pilot at its high school as part of its broader commitment to contemporary learning. Specifically, this qualitative case study (a) outlines the process of the laptop pilot, (b) describes the pilot implementation experience for…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Laptop Computers, Computer Uses in Education, Qualitative Research
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Woloshyn, Vera Ella; Bajovic, Mira; Worden, Melissa Maney – Computers in the Schools, 2017
In this qualitative case study, we provide a series of vignettes illustrating a Grade 1 teacher's experiences integrating iPad technology into her instruction over a school year. We use the digital didactic model to deconstruct these vignettes and draw upon the teacher's reflections to gain further insights about her instructional experiences…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Vignettes, Grade 1
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Alexander, Curby – Computers in the Schools, 2014
In this study, student engagement during classroom activities was investigated where sixth graders created digital media projects using historical images. The study employed a qualitative design involving observations, student artifacts, and interviews while students were creating digital storyboards using a Web-based application developed for…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Grade 6, Learner Engagement, Production Techniques
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Ciampa, Katia; Gallagher, Tiffany L. – Computers in the Schools, 2013
In this single-case study, we examined the perceived influence of school-wide Apple iPod Touch integration on student learning and engagement. Data collection consisted of elementary teacher and principal interviews, as well as parent surveys. Findings revealed that there was a marked shift in teachers' and students' perceived roles when the iPod…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Elementary School Students, Case Studies
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Manfra, Meghan McGlinn; Lee, John K. – Computers in the Schools, 2012
In this study the authors investigate whether a whole-class educational blog could facilitate culturally relevant instruction and authentic intellectual work in U.S. history. Qualitative data were collected and analyzed that included student comments posted to an educational blog, classroom observations, and follow-up interviews. Based on the…
Descriptors: Assignments, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Prior Learning
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Murphy, Diane M.; King, Frederick B.; Brown, Scott W. – Computers in the Schools, 2007
Several university researchers were invited to assist in the implementation and study of a Laptop Initiative for high school students. This initiative provided laptop computers for 247 students and 24 teachers who were grouped into ninth grade learning clusters at three schools. The research on the program's impact focused on student, teacher, and…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Computers, Educational Technology, Grade 9