"Nearly a majority of classroom teachers (45 percent) noted in 2012
that they are creating more interactive lessons because of having access to
technology, an increase of 25 percent in just the past two years." Based
on this research, teachers largely use technology because it is more innovative
and easily accessible. Technology can promote high engagement and positive
responses in students. Also, school districts use technology tools for webinars,
PLC, networking, and online classes to name a few. I believe the sample size in
the research is small due to the disparities of resources distribution to school
districts across the states to support technology in schools. It is imperative
to have access to technology but regular professional development for teachers
is needed to help teachers to become familiar and comfortable with creating
these lessons. Therefore, two questions arose from this research. For
example, how can classroom teachers receive more access to technology? What is
needed to help incorporate technology into their classrooms? In my opinion,
clarification on these questions will provide more understanding of ways to
increase responses in teachers.
You raise some good questions. Unfortunately technology varies so greatly from district to district (or building to building within districts). Do you have ideas in mind already for your questions?
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