Teachers' Perceptions of Technology Integration in the United Arab Emirates School Classrooms

Autor/inn/en	Almekhlafi, Abdurrahman Ghaleb; Almeqdadi, Farouq Ahmad
Titel	Teachers' Perceptions of Technology Integration in the United Arab Emirates School Classrooms
Quelle	In: Educational Technology & Society, 13 (2010) 1, S.165-175 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1436-4522
Schlagwörter	Barriers; Computer Literacy; Focus Groups; Technology Integration; Interviews; Educational Technology; Teaching Methods; Computer Uses in Education; Attitude Measures; Gender Differences; Teacher Competencies; United Arab Emirates; United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computerkenntnisse; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Unterrichtsmedien; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Computernutzung; Geschlechterkonflikt; Lehrkunst; Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Abstract	Technology is a growing part of any society today. Educational technology has become a cornerstone for any country's efforts to improve students' performance at K-12 schools. It has become the focus of educators worldwide. However, research studies investigating technology integration, particularly at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) K-12 schools, focus on quantitative data collection methodology. This study investigated technology integration at UAE Model schools using a mixed method of data collection consisting of focus group interviews and a questionnaire. Study sample consisted of 40 female and 60 male teachers from two schools in Al-Ain Educational Zone, Abu Dhabi. Study results showed that teachers at both schools are integrating technology in their classes' activities. They use a variety of technologies to promote students' learning. However, methods of integration by male teachers differed in some cases compared to their female colleagues. Implications for technology integration in the UAE context are discussed. (Contains 5 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10