Impact of Technology Professional Development on Classroom Instruction

Abstract: This action research project was conducted to determine if providing professional development to elementary school teachers on how to use technology and how to integrate technology into the curriculum would increase the use of technology in classroom instruction. Participants of the study included 21 kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers who had completed a state required technology integration course, but who were not incorporating technology into their lessons. Professional development to include workshops, on-line tutorials, and individual assistance for classroom teachers on technology integration in the curriculum was provided during a 3-week period. Data from the study indicated that teachers ’ confidence level, skill level, and technology integration competencies increased after participating in the professional development intervention