dc.contributor.author	Luscre, Kelly A.	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Cobb County, GA	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2002-2004	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-16T18:59:34Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-30T15:58:44Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:28:50Z
dc.date.available	2009-09-16T18:59:34Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2009-09-30T15:58:44Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:28:50Z
dc.date.issued	2004-05	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/124	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The purpose of the research was to determine if using a web based management system would assist teachers in increasing their level of technology integration during instruction and curriculum. The web based management system, PICASSO, Portal Integrated Curriculum, Assessment, Student Support Operations) was implemented in Cobb County School District as a way to enhance a teacher's ability to effectively integrate technology into their teaching. pre and post-tests were used to determine the effectiveness of the web based program. Forty-one instructional teachers participated in the study. After taking a pre-test regarding individual teacher technology integration level, the web based program was implemented, and teachers were trained on its use. After using the program for four weeks, a post-test was given to see results. This qualitative study included observations, interviews, and a post-intervention survey. Each participant was trained on PICASSO on several occasions, observed implementing technology units, and interviewed as to their belief regarding the new management system. After full implementation, teachers were given a post-test and results showed a significant increase in teacher levels of technology integration from pretest results. Findings suggest that teachers were using the computers during instruction more effectively and on a more frequent basis. Although teachers believed the program to be beneficial, several stated that it would add more work to their already extensive work load. Most participants saw many benefits to using PICASSO in their instruction planning and teaching strategies. The program provides specific state Quality Core Curriculum and lesson plans to match. The majority of the participants were satisfied with the new program and wanted to receive further training. The results of the study were communicated to the learning community through a regularly scheduled faculty "Rally" meeting with teachers and administrators. This meeting provided documentation that PICASSO is effective in assisting teachers to integrate technology more efficiently. Further training will be provided to the faculty and upgrades will continue to be made to the PICASSO site so that it is up to date and current with new curriculum changes and lesson plans.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	Web based management system	en_US
dc.subject	Technology integration	en_US
dc.subject	PICASSO	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Teaching--Aids and devices	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer-assisted instruction	en_US
dc.title	Effectively Integrating Technology into the Curriculum	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Leader, Lars F.	en_US
dc.description.committee	Brovey, Andrew J.	en_US
dc.description.committee	Mozzetta, Danielle	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed. S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US