Abstract

The purpose of this ethnographic research study was to investigate the effect of a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) policy on student engagement in a high school setting through classroom observations, cross-sectional surveys, and a focus group of technology teacher leaders. The qualitative and quantitative data gleaned from this study indicated no significant difference in student engagement levels when student-owned technology was used for instructional purposes, but student engagement increased with teacher support and efficacy with technology, student-directed learning, and utilization of Web 2.0 applications. The findings of this study will inform future decision making by school districts considering BYOT policies, assist teachers with technology-based instructional design, and contribute to the literature on student engagement with instructional technology.

Details

Title
Bring your own technology: The effect of student-owned technology on student engagement
Author
Boyd, William Patrick
Publication year
2015
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
ISBN
978-1-321-81021-9
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1695806652
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.