The Impact of an Educational Technology Facilitator on Technology and Digital Resource Integration: A Case Study of Three Thinkfinity Demonstration Schools

Jenny Concetta Sora, Pace University

Abstract

The growth of technology over the last 10 years has drastically changed the educational demands of the 21st century. Educational environments in which teachers and students use technology are no longer reflective of current standards (Lawless & Pellegrino, 2007). Because of this, schools need to ensure that the integration of technology is not only occurring, but occurs successfully to benefit both teachers and students. Misconceptions, beliefs, and lack of knowledge on the integration of technology in schools have often led to the failures of technology endeavors. Educational settings need to train teachers and to supply them with the time, knowledge, encouragement, and skills necessary to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum to facilitate meaningful learning (Ertmer & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, 2010).

Subject Area

Teacher education|Educational technology|Curriculum development

Recommended Citation

Sora, Jenny Concetta, "The Impact of an Educational Technology Facilitator on Technology and Digital Resource Integration: A Case Study of Three Thinkfinity Demonstration Schools" (2014). ETD Collection for Pace University. AAI3648679.
https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/dissertations/AAI3648679

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