Technology Takeover: Transitioning to an Electronic Secondary Classroom
Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2015
Location
Room 102, State Farm Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-18-2015 10:00 AM
End Date
4-18-2015 11:00 AM
Disciplines
Education
Abstract
Over the last three decades, the presence of technology has grown considerably in American households. In order to cultivate 21st century knowledge and skills in their students, teachers must take on the responsibility of integrating technology into their daily instruction and classroom practices. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting successful implementation of a 1:1 computing initiative in a high school Spanish classroom, as well as to determine the perceived benefits and challenges of utilizing this technology from the perspective of the students as well as the instructor. This study included a qualitative thematic analysis of field notes, an online classroom management system (CMS) website, and student feedback. Findings suggest that there are advantages to using 1:1 devices in a Spanish classroom such as increased access to resources and authentic input, but the challenges of hardware and software issues create frustration and complicate the transition from a traditional to a technology-dependent classroom.
Technology Takeover: Transitioning to an Electronic Secondary Classroom
Room 102, State Farm Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University
Over the last three decades, the presence of technology has grown considerably in American households. In order to cultivate 21st century knowledge and skills in their students, teachers must take on the responsibility of integrating technology into their daily instruction and classroom practices. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting successful implementation of a 1:1 computing initiative in a high school Spanish classroom, as well as to determine the perceived benefits and challenges of utilizing this technology from the perspective of the students as well as the instructor. This study included a qualitative thematic analysis of field notes, an online classroom management system (CMS) website, and student feedback. Findings suggest that there are advantages to using 1:1 devices in a Spanish classroom such as increased access to resources and authentic input, but the challenges of hardware and software issues create frustration and complicate the transition from a traditional to a technology-dependent classroom.