Personal, Cultural, and Institutional Perspectives of Special Education Technology Integrators: A Narrative Inquiry

• In Event: Moscone Center North Roundtable Session 5
  In Roundtable Session: Using Technology to Improve Educational Opportunities for Students With Disabilities

Abstract

The purpose of this narrative inquiry was to gain a deep understanding of the lived experiences of four exemplary special education technology integrators from personal, cultural, and institutional perspectives. Data analysis included coding, cross coding, triangulation, and member checking as a means of deeply understanding participant experience within the larger educational system. Study findings can be used to inform educational stakeholders and policy makers of the challenges found within special education, the unique benefits that special educators bring to the system, and how through collaboration, we might initiate systemic change in support of special education teachers.

Author

• Jennifer Courduff, Azusa Pacific University