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Vision, Mission, And Technology Implementation: Going One-To-One In A Catholic School, Vincent Cho
Vision, Mission, And Technology Implementation: Going One-To-One In A Catholic School, Vincent Cho
Journal of Catholic Education
As one-to-one computing initiatives become commonplace, some Catholic school educators might find themselves wondering what, if anything, such technologies might have to do with Catholic identity. This case study drew upon survey and interview data to explore the intersection of Catholic vision and mission with the implementation of a one-to-one (BYOD) initiative. The study finds that Catholic values informed the school’s support of teachers, as well as its efforts to help students navigate the personal and social issues associated with devices. In the end, teachers were positive about one-to-one. Many teachers had experimented with devices in their classrooms, and some …
The Influence Of Technology On Teaching Practices At A Catholic School, Meredith Jc Swallow
The Influence Of Technology On Teaching Practices At A Catholic School, Meredith Jc Swallow
Journal of Catholic Education
Supporting twenty-first century skill development calls for necessary changes in teaching practices to encourage contemporary learning outcomes. Research points toward technology integration as a catalyst for supporting shifting pedagogies necessary to enhance learning. As many Catholic educators and leaders are attempting to re-shape Catholic school learning for the twenty-first century, the Catholic school context provides a unique opportunity to understand technology integration and teaching practices. To address the need of understanding the development of teaching practices of Catholic educators in a digital age, this qualitative multiple-case study examines teaching practices of four middle-level Catholic school educators during a one-to-one technology …