ERIC Number: ED659034
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 265
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A Qualitative Descriptive Study on an Administrators Description of Digital Technology Use for Communication
Amanda Suzanne Arceo
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Grand Canyon University
The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive study is to understand how elementary and secondary school site administrators describe the influence of digital technology as a tool to distribute knowledge and encourage family-school communication in one school district in the Southwest United States. Epstein's (2007) theory of overlapping spheres of influence was the theoretical foundation. A sample of 17 school administrators in elementary and secondary level responded to two research questions: How do elementary school site administrators describe the use of digital technology as a tool to distribute knowledge and encourage family-school communication? How do secondary school site administrators describe the use of digital technology as a tool to distribute knowledge and encourage family-school communication? Data sources include a demographic questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group. Descriptive statistics, thematic analysis, and a description of the phenomenon were used in the data analysis. The findings of the study revealed seven themes contributing to the understanding of how elementary and secondary school site administrators describe the influence of digital technology as a tool to distribute knowledge and encourage family-school communication. Results showed that both elementary and secondary school site administrators nurture relationships and connections, share information, utilize multiple methods and secondary school site administrators meet expectations of communication. Recommendations for future studies include qualitative and quantitative studies that explore a range of lived experiences from school site administrators, measurement of the effects and expand the study to other school staff. [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: Information Technology, Communication Strategies, Family School Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education, Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, Information Dissemination, Interpersonal Relationship, Expectation, Influences
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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