Abstract

Rural communities face unique challenges that can complicate technological integration and impact the effectiveness of 1:1 technology initiatives. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore teachers’ and administrators’ perceptions of technology integration after implementing a 1:1 initiative in a rural, public district. Three primary themes emerged. First, the combination of technology and pedagogy is an essential part of 1:1 program success. Secondly, technology must be combined with content knowledge. Finally, there are benefits and challenges of rural settings. Students gain experiences, and schools see increased student engagement. However, lower levels of connectivity and longer bus rides impact students’ ability to complete their work. Support received at home is impacted by parental hesitancy and a lower level of technical ability of the parents.

摘要

农村社区面临着独特的挑战，这些挑战可能会使技术整合复杂化并影响 1:1 技术计划的有效性。这项定性研究的目的是探索在农村公共区域实施 1:1 计划后教师和管理人员对技术集成的看法。出现了三个主要主题。首先，技术和教学法的结合是 1:1 项目成功的重要组成部分。其次，技术必须与内容知识相结合。最后，农村环境既有好处也有挑战。学生获得经验，学校看到学生参与度增加。然而，较低水平的连通性和较长的公交车车程会影响学生完成工作的能力。