Elementary School Teachers' Beliefs about the Role of Technology in 21st-Century Teaching and Learning. Issue 3 (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Neal, LaToya J.; Gibson, Philip; Cotten, Shelia R.
• Is Part Of: Computers in the schools. Volume 34:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 192
• Page End: 206
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: 21st-century skills -- technology integration -- elementary education -- urban teachers; Education -- United States -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Computer-assisted instruction -- United States -- Periodicals; 371.334
• DOI: 10.1080/07380569.2017.1347443
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0738-0569

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Technological advancements have led to changes in the expectations placed on K-12 teachers. Teachers are now expected to better equip students with 21st-century skills, making it important to understand teachers' beliefs about the role of technology in teaching and learning and the skills their students need to be successful. Using a qualitative approach, the current study explores these beliefs among a group of urban elementary school teachers in the southeastern United States. Results suggest that, although teachers see the value of technology for teaching and learning, they require more guidance on what constitutes 21st-century skills and how to effectively integrate technology.