Are technology coordinators teaching teachers to teach with tech? A sequential explanatory mixed-methods study

Abstract

............................................................................................................................. iv List of Figures ......................................................................................................................x List of Tables ..................................................................................................................... xi Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................................................................1 New Jersey Educational Technology Implementation ..................................................2 Problem Statement .........................................................................................................4 Lack of Expert Consistency ............................................................................................ 7 Leadership Requirements. ............................................................................................. 10 Purpose of the Study ....................................................................................................10 Methodological and Theoretical Considerations .........................................................13 Educational Theory and Methodology.........................................................................17 Significance of the Study ...........................................................................................21 Implications of the Study .............................................................................................24 Chapter 2: Literature Review ............................................................................................28 Policy Implementation .................................................................................................28 Federal Directives ........................................................................................................28 New Jersey Directives..................................................................................................30 Public School Technology Implementation .................................................................32