ERIC Number: EJ1138816
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Mar
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The Influence of Technology on Teaching Practices at a Catholic School
Swallow, Meredith J. C.
Journal of Catholic Education, v20 n2 Article 7 Mar 2017
Supporting 21st century skill development calls for necessary changes in teaching practices to encourage contemporary learning outcomes. Research points toward technology integration as a catalyst for supporting shifting pedagogies necessary to enhance learning. As many Catholic educators and leaders are attempting to re-shape Catholic school learning for the 21st century, the Catholic school context provides a unique opportunity to understand technology integration and teaching practices. To address the need of understanding the development of teaching practices of Catholic educators in a digital age, this qualitative multiple-case study examines teaching practices of four middle-level Catholic school educators during a one-to-one technology initiative. Individual and cross-case analysis of the data revealed two considerable themes with regard to technology and 21st century thinking and enactment: shifting classroom dynamics influenced pedagogical approaches; and content played a central role in technology integration and instruction
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Influence of Technology, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices, Technology Integration, Access to Computers, Middle School Teachers, Interviews, Alignment (Education), Institutional Mission, Educational Objectives, Classroom Environment, Teacher Attitudes, Qualitative Research, Case Studies, College School Cooperation
Loyola Marymount University. School of Education 1 LMU Drive, University Hall Suite 1760, Los Angles, CA 90045. e-mail: catholicedjournal@lmu.edu; Web site: http://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ce
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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