ERIC Number: EJ1254257
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jun
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-6434
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Understanding Teacher Perceptions of Assistive Technology
Lamond, Bronwyn; Cunningham, Todd
Journal of Special Education Technology, v35 n2 p97-108 Jun 2020
This research examined Grade 6-10 Ontario Certified Teachers' (n = 24) perceptions of assistive technology (AT) and the factors correlated with perceived usefulness of AT. A mixed methods design that included a survey consisting of open- and closed-ended items elicited information about teachers' AT knowledge and training, their basic computer literacy, their perception of administrative support for access to and implementation of AT, the usefulness of AT, and the factors that encourage or discourage AT use in the classroom. Results of correlational analysis suggested that computer literacy and AT knowledge were significantly positively correlated with perceived usefulness of AT, and a thematic analysis further identified that training and student factors may influence AT use. Implications for preservice and professional development teacher training are discussed, given the consistency of teacher-reported need for greater training opportunities for both students and teachers.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Assistive Technology, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Foreign Countries, Middle School Teachers, Junior High School Teachers, Knowledge Level, Computer Literacy, Administrator Role, Correlation, Technology Integration
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Grade 7; Junior High Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 8; Grade 9; High Schools; Grade 10
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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