Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Implementing new technologies in a middle school curriculum: a rural perspective. |
| Authors: |
Tyler-Wood, Tandra L.1 tandra.wood@unt.edu, Cockerham, Deborah1 deborahcockerham@my.unt.edu, Johnson, Karen R.1 karen.johnson@unt.edu |
| Source: |
Smart Learning Environments. 10/10/2018, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p1-1. 1p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Educational technology, *Middle school curriculum, *School districts, *Constructivism (Education), Implementation (Social action programs) |
| Abstract: |
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a new school technology on teachers and students in rural middle schools. The study involved teachers and seventh grade students in two Title I rural Texas school districts and was framed through a constructivist lens using a project-based approach. Pre- and post-intervention surveys assessed learning and perceptions, and data were analyzed using one-way Analysis of Variance. Findings suggested that new school technology does not ensure teacher understanding or student learning. For new school technologies to be successful, significant planning, teacher training, and resources must be in place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
