Technology Awareness, Access, and Training: Connecting Schools, Community, Parents, and Students

• In Event: 52.083 - Roundtable Session 19
  In Roundtable Session: 52.083-12 - Policy and Innovation: Multiple Perspectives on Technology Integration

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to examine the role of schools, community members, parents, and students in utilizing technology to develop students and the community at large. Specifically, this research uses seven years of longitudinal technology integration data in K-12 schools to examine technology awareness, access, training, and Bring Your Own Device policies of schools within the state of Florida. Using community involvement discourse as the conceptual framework, this research hopes to expand our understanding of the role of technology in reaching and involving diverse community members in our schools in relation to socio-economic status. The results show some intriguing differences between High and Low-SES schools.

Authors

• Tina N. Hohlfeld, University of South Florida

• Albert Dieter Ritzhaupt, University of Florida

• Kara M. Dawson, University of Florida

• Matthew L. Wilson, Kennesaw State University