Utah K-12 Teachers' Perspective: Challenges and Changes with Technology Integration during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Author(s): Katarina Pantic (ORCID Katarina Pantic (ORCID 0000-0002-5462-1772); Natali Gonzalez; Ryan Cain (ORCID Ryan Cain (ORCID 0000-0003-2472-7872)
  • Source:
    Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education. 2023 27(1):15-31.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      International Society for Teacher Education. Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Niels Juelsgade 84, 8210 Aarhus N. Denmark; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://journals.library.brocku.ca/index.php/jiste
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      17
    • Education Level:
      Secondary Education
      Elementary Education
      Elementary Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Secondary School Teachers; COVID-19; Pandemics; Technology Integration; Elementary School Teachers; Electronic Learning; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Technological Literacy; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Teacher Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Utah
    • Accession Number:
      10.26522/jiste.v27i1.4338
    • ISSN:
      1029-5968
      2521-6015
    • Abstract:
      In March 2020, the global health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in classrooms around the world. This paper is part of a larger study that investigated how Utah teachers across the state adapted to technology integration during that period. Specifically, we present interview findings from ten teachers in Utah, which we analyzed using open and axial coding. The study identified four distinct challenges that teachers faced at the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak: increased stress, difficulties in transitioning to digital formats, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) dissonance, and students' lack of technological knowledge. As a result, teachers began to reassess their pedagogical approaches and incorporate greater care for themselves and their students. In terms of technology, teachers reported an increased willingness to utilize technology and videoconferencing, as well as a shift toward digital formats and platforms.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1408515