ERIC Number: EJ1120307
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1547-9714
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Barriers to Technology Use in Large and Small School Districts
Francom, Gregory M.
Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, v15 p577-591 2016
Barriers to effective technology integration come in several different categories, including access to technology tools and resources, technology training and support, administrative support, time to plan and prepare for technology integration, and beliefs about the importance and usefulness of technology tools and resources. This study used survey research to compare reported barriers to technology use in smaller school districts and communities to those in larger school districts and communities. This study also sought to determine other district and classroom factors that could influence barriers to technology integration. The population for this study was current public K-12 teachers in a rural North Midwestern state. Findings indicated that teachers in smaller districts and communities reported more access to technology tools and resources and higher administrative support for the use of technology than did teachers in larger districts and communities. By contrast, teachers in larger districts and communities reported higher time to plan and prepare for technology integration.
Descriptors: Barriers, Technology Uses in Education, School Districts, School District Size, Technology Integration, Comparative Analysis, Public Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Rural Schools, Access to Computers, Statistical Analysis, Technology Planning, Training, Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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