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The Use of Technology in Prince Edward Island (Canada) High Schools: Perceptions of School Leaders
Preston, Jane P; Moffatt, Lyndsay; Wiebe, Sean; McAuley, Alexander; Campbell, Barbara; Gabriel, Martha
Educational Management Administration & Leadership, v43 n6 p989-1005 Nov 2015
The purpose of this paper is to document the perceptions of school leaders regarding the technological use, skills, and attitudes of high school teachers. Using a qualitative research approach, 11 educational leaders from Prince Edward Island (Canada) were individually interviewed. Participants represented the Department of Education, principals, vice-principals, and department heads. Analyzed through the concept of e-leadership, the findings indicated that participants used a growing array of technological tools and activities including Smartboards, flipped classrooms, Prezi, educational apps, YouTube, and teacher blogs. Participants identified lack of time as a possible reason why some teachers were not incorporating technology into student learning. Findings highlight the need for provincial and school district authorities to promote policies aimed at promoting e-leadership among teachers. We insert an appendix to provide descriptions of the technological terms included within the paper.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Literacy, Administrator Attitudes, Qualitative Research, Educational Technology, Instructional Leadership, Semi Structured Interviews, Principals, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Publishing, Web Sites, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Interactive Video
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