Technology Usage of Tennessee Agriculture Teachers

Authors

  • Michael D. Coley Gallatin High School
  • Wendy J. Warner North Carolina State University
  • Kristin S. Stair Louisiana State University
  • James L. Flowers North Carolina State University
  • D. Barry Croom Oregon State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2015.03035

Keywords:

technology, agricultural education, teachers

Abstract

This study examined the accessibility and use of instructional technologies by agriculture teachers in Tennessee. Data were collected using a survey instrument to investigate teachers’ adoption of technology, sources of acquired technology skills, accessibility and use of technological equipment, and barriers to technology integration. The study found Tennessee agriculture teachers have been slow to adopt technologies for classroom use. Many of the teachers had limited access to the various technologies. Over half of the teachers did not have access to new educational technologies such as a Smartboard, student response clickers, iPads, iPods, or smartphones. Additionally, there was limited access to most social networks, several web tools, a commercial learning management system, and social bookmarking sites. Cost, time, and availability of technology were recognized as barriers to technology integration. It is recommended further research be conducted on a larger scale to examine technology integration in agriculture classrooms. As well, classroom observations and interviews with teachers and administrators can provide a more in-depth understanding of current technology usage in agricultural education.

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Published

2015-09-30

How to Cite

Coley, M. D., Warner, W. J., Stair, K. S., Flowers, J. L., & Croom, D. B. (2015). Technology Usage of Tennessee Agriculture Teachers. Journal of Agricultural Education, 56(3), 35–51. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2015.03035

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