Curtis, K. (2016). The effect of post-professional development services to help teachers integrate technology into the classroom and increase student achievement (Master’s thesis, Monmouth University). Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kevin_Curtis5/publication/311582953_the_effect_of_post-professional_development_services_to_help_teachers_integrate_technology_into_the_classroom_and_increase_student_achievement/links/584ee3cf08aed95c25099378.pdf

Abstract: 

“The researcher explored the effect of post-professional development on the use of iPads in the classroom at a diverse, private catholic high school. Using a mixed method study design, the researcher surveyed colleagues about their iPad use in the classroom, their experience with iPad integration and professional development training effectiveness. The researcher examined how students and teachers were using technology in the classroom and how professional development could assist educators in the integration of educational technology into the classroom. Educational technology was found to be linked to student achievement, in turn improving student retention of learned materials. Teachers were found to understand the importance and necessity of technology in the classroom, yet some digital immigrant teachers were resistant to full integration of technology for a number of reasons. The study revealed that professional development could improve the integration of technology, but ongoing support for the integration of technology into the classroom is lacking. The researcher found that the faculty and students would benefit from the introduction of an educational technology library, along with an Educational Technologist who could assist teachers in bridging the digital divide between themselves and their digital native students.”