FROM MY SIDE OF THE SCREEN: A HERMENEUTIC PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF OLDER TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS, AND THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN RURAL WEST TENNESSEE SCHOOLS

Author

Donnie Lee Bailey

Date

2019

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education

Department

Leadership & Policy Studies

Committee Chair

Wendy Griswold

Committee Member

Edith Gnanadass

Committee Member

Donna Menke

Committee Member

Mary Boudreaux

Abstract

This hermeneutic phenomenological study centered on the lived experiences of older teachers, administrators, and technology coordinators as they navigate the acquiring, teaching, learning, using, and evaluating of technological resources in the classroom. In particular, this study sought to understand this phenomenon through the eyes of the participants as they interact with teachers with 20 or more years of teaching experience in two rural West Tennessee school districts. Using social learning theory as the backbone of analysis, I had nine participants engage in three in-depth interviews each. The first interview acquired background and foundational knowledge in relation to the use of technology and its use in education by the participants; the second interview looked more closely at the experiences that participants have in relation to the phenomenon; and the third interview gave the participants the opportunity to reflect on their experiences in order to expose deeper meaning for analysis. I also kept a journal of notes and thoughts throughout the process, and participants had opportunities to review transcripts and annotation and make changes to ensure clarity and accuracy of voice.Data was input into NVivo 11 and was coded using the participants own thoughts. Through this process four major themes emerged: (a) the need for connection and understanding, (b) the availability of resources and training, (c) the catalyst of pressure and expectation, and (d) the importance of time. Afterward, these themes were linked with existing literature to explore gaps in the research and potential for future exploration.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest

Notes

embargoed

Recommended Citation

Bailey, Donnie Lee, "FROM MY SIDE OF THE SCREEN: A HERMENEUTIC PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF OLDER TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS, AND THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN RURAL WEST TENNESSEE SCHOOLS" (2019). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2882.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/2882