This study explores the function of leadership in supporting faculty professional development for technology integration in educational institutions. Key themes about the role of leadership in fostering successful technology integration were identified through qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 125 participants, including…

Considering the interconnected nature of technology with teaching, teachers often encounter challenges in remaining current with the ever-changing technological landscape. Technology integration should address the needs of all teachers, including novice and experienced users, while considering diverse budgets and teaching situations. The Universal…

Over the past 20 years, school libraries have gone through a significant digital transformation reflecting a broader shift in education and information access. Traditional card catalogs have been replaced by online databases. Hardcover A-Z encyclopedias have given way to digital versions with numerous additional online research tools. Literature…

As university faculty must continually grow in their instructional skills and proficiencies with new tools to remain relevant to the educational needs of their students, effective models of professional learning and development are important areas of need and topics for research. However, many outdated professional development models do not create…

This study addresses the growing need for effective professional development programs to enhance technology integration in classrooms. Through a comprehensive literature review, the research identifies best practices in professional development that can increase teacher self-efficacy and equip them with the necessary skills for 21st-century…

This was a basic qualitative study conducted by partnering with participants from two suburban school districts. This study examined the perceptions of technology-focused professional development on teachers' confidence and focused on individuals' perceptions of professional development activities. Data were collected using selective sampling, a…

The general aim of the study is to evaluate the use of educational technologies in shaping the future according to the opinions of school administrators. In line with the purpose of the study, the study was conducted using qualitative research methods. In addition, according to the participant opinions, they stated that educational technologies…

This study aimed to propose a Professional Development Model (PDM) for chemistry teachers to enhance their professional development in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The research group consisted of 17 chemistry teachers. The study was designed using a particular case study suitable for qualitative research methods. Document review, teacher…

This research investigates the impact of lecturers' digital literacy skills on higher education institutions. It explores how technology integration influences teaching, learning, and research while proposing strategies to enhance educational outcomes. The central issue is how lecturers' digital literacy skills directly affect higher education…

The integration of technology to the elementary school classroom presents teachers with both new opportunities and challenges. Effective integration of classroom technology involves much more than merely giving students access to computers and mobile devices, as teachers' attitudes and beliefs about technology are important in facilitating…

As teachers are central to digitalizing education, we summarize 40 years of research on their role in that process within a systematic umbrella review that includes 23 systematic reviews with a total of 1062 primary studies focusing technology integration and aspects of digital literacy. Our findings highlight the international acceptance of the…

The purpose of this study was to examine teachers' needs and preferences for technology integration professional development (PD). To guide the study, three research questions were developed: (1) What are teachers' needs and preferences for technology integration professional development in K-12 schools?, (2) How are teachers currently integrating…

With the push to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) from kindergarten to twelfth-grade levels comes a need for equipped teachers. However, there needs to be more initiative in professional learning opportunities, which demands the required effort to ensure teachers learn the AI content they will be teaching. To design an effective professional…

The utilization of technology in the realm of teacher education has witnessed a burgeoning popularity, affording educators a broader spectrum of choices in formulating pioneering pedagogical strategies. Nevertheless, the pragmatic implications arising from the integration of technology have persisted in giving rise to contentious deliberations…

The adoption of distance learning tools (DTLs) is an important factor for higher education faculty when making decisions regarding teaching online. The higher the self-efficacy levels in the use of the tools, the more likely faculty are to continue to teach online. Professional development in the use of DTLs increases self-efficacy. This study…