Abstract

This exploratory study examines differences in K-12 educators' use of technology for instruction across school economic factors. Survey data from 94 practicing K-12 teachers are analyzed. This study finds that schools' economic factors explain variation in how teachers use technology to promote higher-order thinking skills. Our findings support the existence of a Second-Level Digital Divide. The study also identifies a need for access to technology facilitators, as well as in-service training for practicing teachers on how to use technology to promote higher-order thinking skills. (Contains 5 tables.)

Citation

Reinhart, J.M., Thomas, E. & Toriskie, J.M. (2011). K-12 Teachers: Technology Use and the Second Level Digital Divide. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 38(3), 181-193. Retrieved December 12, 2019 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/111246/.

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Keywords

• Computer Uses in Education
• Data Analysis
• Digital Divide
• Economic Factors
• educational technology
• Elementary Secondary Education
• Teacher Educators
• teaching methods
• thinking skills