Perceived Implementation Barriers of a One-To-One Computing Initiative in a Large Urban School District: A Qualitative Approach

Brandon Simmons*, Florence Martin**
* Senior Administrator, Department of Data, Research, and Accountability, Wake County Public Schools, North Carolina, USA.
** Associate Professor and Program Director, Instructional Systems Technology, University of North Carolina, USA.
Periodicity:March - May'2016
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.11.4.6010

Abstract

One-to-One Computing initiatives are K-12 Educational environments where student and teacher have Internetconnected, wireless computing devices in the classroom and optimally at home as well (Penuel, 2006). One-to-one computing has gained popularity in several schools and school districts across the world. However, there is limited research exploring the barriers of implementing one-to-one computing, especially on a large scale. This study utilizes a qualitative approach by interviewing six senior administrators on identifying the barriers to implementing one-to-one computing. Solutions are recommended by the senior district leadership to help secure a successful and sustainable district-wide implementation of a one-to-one computing initiative. Results from this study have implications that could drive the planning of future initiatives in large school districts across the world.

Keywords

One-to-one Computing, Technology Integration Barriers, School Technology

How to Cite this Article?

Simmons, B., and Martin, F. (2016). Perceived Implementation Barriers of a One-To-One Computing Initiative in a Large Urban School District: A Qualitative Approach. i-manager's Journal on School Educational Technology, 11(4), 26-38. https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.11.4.6010

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