1. The use of technology in Prince Edward Island (Canada) high schools.
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Preston, Jane P., Moffatt, Lyndsay, Wiebe, Sean, McAuley, Alexander, Campbell, Barbara, and Gabriel, Martha
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INTERNET in education , *EDUCATIONAL leadership research , *HIGH school teacher attitudes , *EDUCATION , *EDUCATIONAL technology - Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to document the perceptions of school leaders regarding the technological use, skills, and attitudes of high school teachers. Using a qualitative research approach, 11 educational leaders from Prince Edward Island (Canada) were individually interviewed. Participants represented the Department of Education, principals, vice-principals, and department heads. Analyzed through the concept of e-leadership, the findings indicated that participants used a growing array of technological tools and activities including Smartboards, flipped classrooms, Prezi, educational apps, YouTube, and teacher blogs. Participants identified lack of time as a possible reason why some teachers were not incorporating technology into student learning. Findings highlight the need for provincial and school district authorities to promote policies aimed at promoting e-leadership among teachers. We insert an appendix to provide descriptions of the technological terms included within the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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