Date of Conferral
6-19-2024
Date of Award
June 2024
Degree
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
School
Education
Advisor
Lindsay Gilbertson
Abstract
COVID-19 caused a worldwide education crisis. Schools were forced to close, teachers and parents had little time to prepare, and students were required to learn from home. The purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ perceptions of usefulness and ease of use in adopting technology in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and what support or resources teachers need to be successful when using the technology in their classrooms post-pandemic. The theoretical framework for this project research consists of the technology acceptance model (TAM) to examine teachers’ experiences regarding their use of technology in their classroom post the COVID-19 pandemic. The key research questions were centered on teachers’ perceptions of technology usefulness and ease of use in their classrooms, teachers’ intention to use technology post-pandemic, and resources or support teachers need to use technology successfully in their classrooms. A qualitative study was utilized to identify research questions through individual interviews. The interviews consisted of open-ended questions where 10 teachers expressed their own experiences during their time teaching with technology during and after the pandemic. coding was initiated to analyze information and diagnose themes. Results showed that the technology provided by the district was useful and provided engagement and communication with students and families. Additionally the results showed the need for more professional development, “in the moment” technology support and more time and collaboration. A professional development opportunity for school and district administrators was created based on the conclusions of this study. Doing so can help teachers decipher how to better implement technology in their classrooms to insist that they are meeting the needs of all students in their educational environment, creating positive social change.
Recommended Citation
Brady, Amanda, "Teacher Experiences with Technology Use After the Pandemic" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 16073.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/16073
