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ERIC Number: ED640899
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 131
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3806-0979-1
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Elementary Teachers' Perception of Digital Resources Based on Student Achievement
Tanya R. Small
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Southeastern University
Many factors impact teachers' decisions about when and how to implement technology during instruction. However, a gap exists in understanding teachers' motivations for technology integration and face-to-face instruction. Therefore, this qualitative case study explored how teachers' perceptions of student achievement, motivation, classroom behaviors, and digital challenges influenced their decisions about using technology or direct instruction in the classroom setting. A group of 20 teachers from two southern Florida public elementary schools completed anonymous Likert-scale surveys; six teachers participated in semi-structured interviews. The findings determined via descriptive statistics and thematic analysis revealed that teachers' inclusion of technology and traditional resources is influenced by teachers' perceptions of students' achievement, motivation, behavior, and technology challenges during instruction. To increase technology inclusion, teachers stressed the importance of a balanced and ethical learning experience that promotes students' achievement. Participants indicated that to increase teachers' technology inclusion, greater focus must be placed on resources that enhance students' learning and achievement rather than focusing on student motivation, behavior, and technology challenges. [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.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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