Marie Anne Mundy|Lori Kupczynski|Rick Kee
Teacher’s Perceptions of Technology Use in the Schools
Texas A&M University – Kingsville|Texas A&M University – Kingsville
although many schools equipped latest instructional technologies multiple studies indicated half teachers equipped computers use administrative functions half students report using technology week many faculty members lack technological proficiency needed take advantage new technologies making unable bring technologies classroom leading many standing unused classroom study analyzes teachers perceptions technology use classroom surveying participated teachup technology empowerment program created developed digital opportunity trust usa inc dot usa results show teachers part dot usas teachup program perceived significant increase areas student engagement student excitement student acceleration learning student proficiency computer technology analysis indicated faculty members need learn use technology basic level also learn integrate technology curricula addition newer teachers digital native generations must taught acquired skills used integrate technology classroom curriculum provide complex cognitive engagement students essential role teacher professional classroom discounted evaluating classroom curriculum development strategy including would integrate various technologies