Congratulations to Julianne B. Ross-Kleinmann who on Friday, April 19, 2024, successfully defended her dissertation. The title of Julianne’s dissertation is: ELEMENTARY TEACHER AND TECHNOLOGY LEADER TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE REGARDING NYS COMPUTER SCIENCE AND DIGITAL FLUENCY LEARNING STANDARDS.
This mixed-methods explanatory sequential study of K-6 classroom teachers and education technology leaders (ETLs) examined their technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and awareness of New York State’s Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards (NYS-CS/DF). Combined, these may provide guidance for a successful rollout of the Standards. The quantitative data from this study suggests that teachers are fairly knowledgeable of the pedagogical and content TPACK domains and less knowledgeable in domains including technology. ETLs self-assessed higher in all technological areas, and they may use this knowledge to assist teachers in rolling out the Standards. Qualitative insights from interviews revealed four overarching themes: improving survey participation to foster self-reflection, adapting to evolving educational landscapes, empowering educators through professional development, and addressing technology equity and access. This research suggests support and resources that may enhance teacher technological skills, possibly leading to successfully integrating the NYS-CS/DF Learning Standards. Additionally, this study seeks to contribute to the TPACK framework research on practicing elementary teachers.
DISSERTATION COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Dr. Joseph Phillips
DISSERTATION COMMITTEE MEMBER(S):
Dr. Robert Monson
Dr. Elizabeth Keren-Kolb
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