Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio University, 2022, Instructional Technology (Education)

Using the TESOL Technology Standards for Language Teachers as a framework and following the After Action Review method, this research adopted an explanatory sequential mixed methods design to (a) investigate language teachers' knowledge and skills to integrate technology into instruction in the initial quantitative study (first phase), (b) explore recommendations for developing the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate technology into instruction in the follow-up qualitative study (second phase), and (c) examine the validity/appropriateness of the TESOL Technology Standards for Language Teachers through the mixed results analyses (third phase). The findings of the quantitative phase reveal that participating teachers performed at different levels among the foundational knowledge and skills in technology (Goal 1), the pedagogical knowledge and skills with technology (Goal 2), the knowledge and skills to apply technology in record-keeping, feedback, and assessment (Goal 3), and the use of technology to improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency (Goal 4). The findings of the quantitative study also show that there are correlational relationships between the four goals. The qualitative results in the second phase indicate that interview participants in Group Experienced and Group Novice could provide recommendations and articulate types of support needed at different levels, and both groups need support to improve their technology integration knowledge and skills in instruction. Finally, the mixed results, through the joint displays of the qualitative results and the quantitative results, reveal that the TESOL Technology Standards for Language Teachers remain applicable and helpful to teachers in current educational contexts. However, the findings indicate that due to evolving technology and issues emerging over the decade, further updates for performance indicators are needed. The findings include recommendations for potential updates. This research is (open full item for complete abstract)

Committee: Greg Kessler (Advisor); David Moore (Committee Member); Jesse Strycker (Committee Member); Yuchun Zhou (Committee Member); Sara Hartman (Committee Member) Subjects: Education; Educational Technology; Information Technology; Instructional Design; Teacher Education