Educational Technology use Among K-12 Teachers: What technologies are available and what barriers are present?

• In Event: TED - Integrating Technology and Media Literacy in the Classroom

Short Description

Current information on what technologies are available in public K-12 classrooms, how teachers are using these technologies and barriers to technology use is vital for effectively preparing pre-service teachers. A survey was administered among public K-12 teachers in a rural North Midwestern state to gather information about these items. Data were also used to compare larger and smaller (more rural) school districts on the availability of technology tools, student-centered learning and barriers to technology use.

Author

• Gregory Francom, Northern State University