dc.contributor.author	West, Laura D.	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Fort Gordon, Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2003-2005	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-10-07T20:28:39Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:28:57Z
dc.date.available	2009-10-07T20:28:39Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:28:57Z
dc.date.issued	2005-12	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/424	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The purpose of this study was to determine if providing professional development to teachers on how to use technology and how to integrate technology into the curriculum would increase the use of technology in the classroom. Twenty-one elementary school faculty members participated in two professional development workshops to integrate technology into their lessons. Ongoing assistance in using technology and helping teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum was provided over a 3-week time span. Data collection instruments included pre/post surveys on teacher technology skill levels, confidence levels, and the extent to which they integrate technology into the curriculum. Technology journals provided insight into the teacher experiences and concerns with technology. A technology log demonstrated how often the technology was used and how it was used. A questionnaire and an interview provided additional information into teachers' thoughts about professional development. Eight participants completed the interview questions. Results of the follow-up survey indicate that teachers' confidence level, skill level, and technology integration competencies increased after participating in the professional development intervention. Participants indicated that staff development was necessary for technology integration. The results of the study were communicated to the learning community through a meeting with teachers and administrators. That meeting supported continuation of staff development workshops on other available technologies as well as on-going support by the media specialist.	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	technology	en_US
dc.subject	curriculum	en_US
dc.subject	classroom	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	Impacting Technology Integration in the Classroom Through Professional Development	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Hinkle, Verilette	en_US
dc.description.committee	Zahner, Jane	en_US
dc.description.committee	Brovey, Andrew J.	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed.S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US