ERIC Number: ED546984
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 158
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ISBN: 978-1-2675-1675-6
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The Impact of Peer Support upon the Integration of Technology into a Middle School Classroom
Pantall, Shane
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Trevecca Nazarene University
This action-research dissertation examined the impact peer collaboration had upon a teacher's comfort level when using and integrating technology in the classroom, attitude toward integrating technology, and improvement of technology skill level. Teachers' responses to the surveys indicated that teachers became more comfortable utilizing technology when collaborating with a colleague. Additionally, teacher's attitude toward technology improved as they became more proficient using the technologies that were available to them. Data suggested the need to provide teachers peers with whom to collaborate, when learning technology, time during the school day for learning new technologies, and opportunities for learning to be led by a peer within the school building. [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: Action Research, Cooperative Learning, Peer Teaching, Teacher Attitudes, Technology Integration, Teaching Methods, Technology Uses in Education, Teacher Surveys, Teacher Collaboration, Attitude Change, Technological Literacy, Middle School Teachers
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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