This qualitative descriptive research study was conducted to explore the impact that transformational leadership and innovation have in creating a cybersecurity conscious organizational culture. The value of having a cybersecurity conscious organizational culture through transformational leadership and innovation is described in line with higher…

The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing Israeli teachers who participated in the national 'Laptop for Every Teacher' program (LET) three-year technology integration program. We assert that although there are several variables influencing the success of such an extensive ICT integration program as the LET program,…

The 2018 edition of "Technology Counts" is a nationally representative survey of 500 principals, assistant principals, and other school leaders to better understand what principals are thinking and doing about some of the technology issues in their schools today. Contents include: (1) Pressure Points for Principals (Kevin Bushweller);…

This research aimed to explore information and communication technology (ICT) coordinators' discourse in relation to ICT integration in a sample of Irish post-primary schools. As ICT leaders in their schools, how they conceptualise ICT significantly influences school-based policy and use. The research involved semi-structured interviews with a…

The article discusses how to strengthen educational use of information and communication technology (ICT) in Finnish schools. The conceptions and experiences of the successful integration of ICT in everyday school settings are reported. Participant observations in 20 schools in different parts of Finland were carried out, including discussions…

In 1998, the Hong Kong government introduced a new policy to use information technology (IT) as a "catalyst" for change in classroom practices. The desired effect was to create a shift from a predominantly teacher-centred approach to more learner-centred teaching. This investigation explores the impact of IT on teaching practices in Hong…

Women and minorities are underrepresented in technology-related careers for many reasons, including lack of access, level of math and science achievement, and emotional and social attitudes about computer capabilities. Schools and teachers can use the following strategies to attract women and minorities to high-tech careers and prepare them for…

This document contains 162 papers and innovative sessions, two poster sessions presented at a conference on human resource development (HRD). A program overview, author index, and a keyword index are also included. The papers are grouped by the conference's 56 symposia, which were devoted to the following topics: HRD with International and…