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Louisiana State University

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

2009

Educational Technology; Professional Development

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The Digital Disconnect: Uncovering Barriers That Sustain The Phenomena Of Unplugged Teachers In A Technological Era, Deidra Brown Johnson Jan 2009

The Digital Disconnect: Uncovering Barriers That Sustain The Phenomena Of Unplugged Teachers In A Technological Era, Deidra Brown Johnson

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This study investigated the barriers to technology integration of teachers that are technology proficient and work in school settings where Type I barriers, such as lack of access, insufficient time to plan, and lack of support, have been systematically removed. The results of this case study are intended to provide practical recommendations for practitioners such as technology coordinators, principals and teachers, and recommend future areas of study. The participants in this qualitative study consisted of eight teachers, three principals and one technology supervisor. Six of the eight teachers were interviewed, and all eight were observed teaching a lesson that utilized …