This case study investigated teachers' perceptions and experiences implementing heart rate (HR) monitors in high school physical education (PE) classes. Integrating technology, such as HR monitors, into the classroom influences the way teachers plan, instruct, assess, and motivate students in PE; however, successful integration is dependent upon…

Prior research has highlighted the educational benefit of enabling students to participate in collaborative learning activities. Developing technology that extends the physical boundaries of the classroom and enables students to engage in meaningful collaborative learning activities outside class time can be of significant value. For any…

Despite available training in technology resources in the district under study, teachers have indicated that they lack an understanding of how to integrate technology effectively in the classroom. Through analysis of survey data, an archival technology plan document, a focus group with teachers and interviews with principals, this dissertation…