Disscussion Questions for Russell Article

1. Do you think that computers and other forms of technology are underused as a instructional tool in the classroom?

2. As teachers, do you feel well-prepared to use computers, internet, and other forms of technology in your classrooms? And are most schools systems in support of integrating technology into classroom?


3. Do you believe that Education Programs are adequately preparing teachers to use technology in classroom instruction? Explain.

4. How would you define a “computer-using teacher?”

5. How do you incorporate technology into your classroom and encourage students to use technology for educational activities?

6. Do you think that most teachers use technology while preparing their classroom lesson rather that in instruction? If so why?

7. In your opinion, which variable has the most influence on the teachers integrating technology into the classrooms?

a. grade level,
b. number of years teaching,
c. access to technology,
d. availability of professional development,
e. perceived need for professional development, or
f. beliefs about technology

8. Are new teachers playing a significant role in the integration of technology into the classrooms?

9. The study reveals that newer teachers are more likely to have stronger beliefs that technology will have a negative impact on students. They tend to believe that the negative effects of technology may result in the students becoming increasingly lazy, decreasing research skills, and decreasing quality of writing.
Do you believe technology impacts student learning in a positive way or negative way? Explain.

10. What are some of the reasons new teachers have a difficult time integrating technology into their classrooms and in what ways can new teachers develop integration techniques more efficiently?