Examination of technology integration in an urban elementary science education program.

摘要

This mixed methodology case study was designed to examine technology integration in an urban elementary science education program pre- and post-professional development. How multimedia was used to enhance science teaching and learning, effective strategies used by teachers to integrate multimedia into the science education program, how well the integration of multimedia into the science education program enhanced student science achievement, barriers preventing teachers from implementing best practices in the teaching of science, and professional development strategies used to effectively increase multimedia integration were examined. Results revealed a correlation between increased technology use and increased student science outcomes. However, expectations associated with high-stakes tests created barriers that impacted opportunities teachers had to participate in job-embedded professional development and to integrate technology in science education at the target school.