Perceptions of School Leaders about the Influence of Technology with Teaching Practices and Academic Progress of Students in Both Regular and Summer School Programs of K-8 Schools

Download or read book Perceptions of School Leaders about the Influence of Technology with Teaching Practices and Academic Progress of Students in Both Regular and Summer School Programs of K-8 Schools written by Marina B. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research was to examine the perceptions of school leaders about the influence of technology in teaching practices and in the academic progress of students in both regular and summer school programs in Grades K-8 schools. The participants in this study were 15 principals and assistant principals from various school districts in New York. They were responsible for summer programs, in addition to their regular supervisory roles during the academic year. The analysis of the collected data in this research introduced several themes and common patterns. Key findings from this research indicate technology was integrated into classroom instruction in K-8 classrooms during the regular academic school year and was implemented in the classrooms of participants' schools in multiple ways. There was a higher level of technology integration during the regular academic school year when compared to the summer school programs. Students' participation was perceived to be greater when technology was used in the vi classroom. Students' engagement and academic achievement were also believed to be greater with the use of technology. Classroom instruction was viewed as more rigorous when linked with technology and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The use of technology in the classroom was perceived to have improved some teachers' practice. Professional development was viewed as necessary and needed. Participants addressed teachers need for professional development through various strategies. The use and equity of technology was perceived as essential. The maintenance and technology related budget to support technology use in K-8 classrooms was also viewed by participants as an important factor for future technology usage in the classrooms.