Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and immediately thereafter, digital instruction became commonplace within the modern classroom. The Georgia Department of Education mandates that teachers utilize technology as a best-practice, and uses that expectation as a component of teacher evaluations throughout the year. Despite the urging to integrate…

This research study aims to assess the preparedness of student teachers for the digital classroom, focusing on their experiences, challenges, and competencies in integrating digital technologies into teaching practices. Using qualitative research methods, including document review, the analysis will incorporate artifacts such as growth and…

This dissertation explores how teachers perceive and engage with multimedia integration in their online teaching practices to effectively involve students. The study specifically focused on teachers in grades three through seven at an international school in Saudi Arabia. The research questions delved into teachers' descriptions of their…

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a gap in the preparation for virtual instruction and an effective use of technology. As teachers used technology and digital resources, perhaps unfamiliar to them, in response to the pandemic, there became an apparent need to determine what technology-related professional development, if any, teachers were provided…

With the end of the most recent period of emergency remote teaching (ERT), there is an opportunity to evaluate how ERT facilitated and perhaps accelerated the evolution of instructional practices, particularly regarding the use of educational technology. The question remains whether the accelerated rate of technological adaptation produced durable…

In a technology-driven society, computing devices are used more in education to make learning engaging, individualize learning, and enhance instruction. Educators are implementing computing devices and ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) to access various learning programs and software. Using ICTs, students engage in project-based…

The purpose of this narrative study was to explore primary teachers' perceptions about computer-based reading comprehension assessments to understand their adoption practices and any associated hesitancy around implementing computer-based assessments. As such, this study sought understand how primary teachers explain their experiences, challenges,…

This qualitative, thematic analysis explores the emergent themes related to community college professors' experiences adopting and using technology during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The interviews included semi-structured questions (i.e., closed- and open-ended) to elicit themes related to the professors' adoption and use of…

The COVID 19, global pandemic has brought upon many changes in the world we live in today. The educational community has had to accept the drastic changes in teaching and learning through embracing digital technologies more rigorously than ever before. Specifically, in Long Island, New York, once the initial cases of COVID 19 were identified,…

This research study focuses on providing professional development for teachers using virtual reality in secondary social studies classrooms. Literature surrounding virtual reality for education focuses on the effects of virtual reality on student motivation and engagement. However, there are no current studies available to help instructional…

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education systems worldwide, prompting a swift transition to remote learning. This study delves into the experiences of Cypriot high school teachers and students amidst the pandemic, utilizing qualitative interviews to uncover challenges, coping mechanisms, and the broader implications for education. Qualitative…

Online education continues to grow exponentially, yet faculty acceptance of online teaching and learning has not. Decades of qualitative study indicate that a majority of faculty continue to regard online education as inferior to traditional classroom learning (Butler & Sellbom, 2002; Wilson & Stacey, 2004; Lloyd, et al., 2012; Ubell,…

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…

Educators in the middle school classroom use mobile technology to supplement learning every day. This qualitative case study aimed to explore educators' perceptions and use of mobile technology policies and how they connect students to each other through technology. The findings of this study show that educator perceptions are independent of the…

This empirical investigation, grounded in the philosophical underpinnings of phenomenology, delved into the lived experiences of educators in relation to the technological leadership exhibited by their respective school principals or administrative heads. The study primarily endeavoured to comprehend the unique journeys of teachers as they…