scholarly journals Teachers beliefs and technology use in kindergarten and elementary classrooms

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majedah Fawzi Abu Al Rub
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Elementary Classrooms ◽  
Distinct Difference ◽  
Advance Student ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
Teachers Beliefs

With the increased availability of technology in today’s schools, concerns arise over whether teachers are effectively incorporating technology tools into their instruction in order to advance student learning and engagement. This project was designed to examine the types of educational technology practices that kindergarten and elementary teachers in Denver, Colorado, USA, implement in their classrooms and their beliefs concerning the implementation of educational technology in their classrooms.Teacher participants were interviewed to evaluate the types of technology they utilize in their lessons and their beliefs concerning the implementation of technology. The researcher found that teacher participants integrate a variety of technology into their classrooms. The results also showed that the participants are committed to utilize technology because they strongly believe that it benefits students. However, the results showed that there is a distinct difference concerning how technology is utilized in the classroom among the participants. Keywords: teachers’ beliefs, technology use, kindergarten and elementary students

scholarly journals Teachers beliefs and technology use in kindergarten and elementary classrooms

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majedah Fawzi Abu Al Rub
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Elementary Classrooms ◽  
Distinct Difference ◽  
Advance Student ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
Teachers Beliefs

<p>With the increased availability of technology in today’s schools, concerns arise over whether teachers are effectively incorporating technology tools into their instruction in order to advance student learning and engagement. This project was designed to examine the types of educational technology practices that kindergarten and elementary teachers in Denver, Colorado, USA, implement in their classrooms and their beliefs concerning the implementation of educational technology in their classrooms.</p><p>Teacher participants were interviewed to evaluate the types of technology they utilize in their lessons and their beliefs concerning the implementation of technology. The researcher found that teacher participants integrate a variety of technology into their classrooms. The results also showed that the participants are committed to utilize technology because they strongly believe that it benefits students. However, the results showed that there is a distinct difference concerning how technology is utilized in the classroom among the participants.</p><p> </p><p>Keywords: teachers’ beliefs, technology use, kindergarten and elementary students.</p>

scholarly journals Rural Schools and the Digital Divide

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Kormos ◽  
Kendra Wisdom
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Rural Teachers ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
Use Of Technology

In this era of rapid technological innovation, teachers in rural public schools employ a variety of educational technology tools to facilitate student learning. However, little information is known about these teachers’ usage frequencies and perceptions of effectiveness of technology in the learning process. Furthermore, limited research exists related to the barriers rural teachers face in their adoption and use of technology. Utilizing a quantitative approach, this study investigated these perceptions among rural teachers. Findings revealed rural educators have differing opinions on usage and effectiveness of various web-based technologies and software. Teachers revealed personal trial and error as the most common way of new technology knowledge and skill acquisition. Participants reported budgetary issues as the largest barrier to technology implementation, followed by student internet access at home. Suggestions are provided so administrators and teachers can adopt and integrate appropriate educational technology tools to maximize student learning.

scholarly journals Identifying factors related to the prevalence of technological misuse among elementary students

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Brazeau
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Elementary Classrooms ◽  
Net Generation ◽  
Digital Citizenship ◽  
Student Preparation ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Citizenship Skills

The purpose of this study is to reveal the imperatives of introducing effective technology studies and digital citizenship skills in our elementary classrooms. Perspectives from current and future elementary teachers are combined with recent research to analyze student awareness and exposure to common social media dangers such as cyber-bullying, low self-esteem, and gaming violence. This study is important because it sheds light on the average age of exposure to social media among elementary students, demonstrating the gap between educational instruction and student preparation to participate safely in a digital world. Negative technology use is examined in relation to child development and peer relationships, providing insight for emerging teachers on their role in actively engaging Net Generation learners.

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