Skills
Teachers' Need to Integrate Technology Effectively Into Their Classroom
Dissertation
Jill Brown, Ph.D. May 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
A New Culture -Purpose of the Study -Significance of the Study -Overview of
Site and Participants -Overview of Research-Methods and Data Analysis -Limitations
of Study
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE
Motivation for Successful Integration of Technology -Behaviorism -Constructivism
-Combining Theories -Technology in Schools -Effective Integration -Professional
Development -Professional Concerns
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY
A Qualitative Approach -Sampling -Data Collection -Development of a Research
Tool – The Technology Skills Model -Data Analysis Methods and Data Analysis -The
Role of the Researcher
CHAPTER 4 RESULTS
The Setting and Participants
The Community of Lovato County
The Four School Districts of Lovato County
The Participants
Orillo District Participants
Ortiz District Participants
Yucca District Participants
Apodoca District Participants
The Participants as a Group
Essential Skills Identified by 12 Teachers
Technology Skills Model Modification
New Mexico Essential Competencies
Student Skills
Consolidation
Different Environments
Different Interpretations
Different Skills
Staff Development Needs of Successful Technology Integrating Teachers
Collaboration
Access
Administrative Support
Shared Vision
Abilities
Time
Teacher Attitude
CHAPTER 5 DISCUSSION
Technology Skills Model Recommendations
Implications
Implications for Staff Development
Implications for Pre-service Education
Implications for Policy
Further Research
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A. Original Technology Skills Model
APPENDIX B. Web Based Final Technology Skills Model
APPENDIX C. Pilot Study
APPENDIX D. Initial Survey
APPENDIX E. Member Checking Survey
APPENDIX F. Deleted Skills from the
Technology Skills Model
APPENDIX G. Modified Technology Skills Model
APPENDIX H Data Collection Time Line
APPENDIX I University Consent Form
APPENDIX J Explanation Letter: Member Checking Data Collection
APPENDIX K Data Codes
APPENDIX M Teacher Skills Data Analysis