A comparison of sixth grade middle school teachers perceived benefits of the implementation of one to one digital conversion of laptops in the classroom

<p>The purpose of the study was twofold: (1) to compare feedback and gain a better understanding of how sixth grade middle school teachers are going through a one to one digital conversion with laptops and (2) to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of this technology in the classrooms. The study used a mixed research design. The study findings revealed that teachers who went through the one to one digital conversion used technology in the classroom to support whole group instruction through the utilization of technology supported presentations on a daily tool. The teacher participants agreed that the technology they used helped to motivate students by keeping them on task. They also agreed that the use of technology had allowed the students to become more independent learners. Furthermore, the teacher participants found that discussion with other staff members seemed to be the most beneficial form of gaining computer skills and knowledge. The findings revealed that the most common problem that occurred during the implantation had to do with hardware break down. Aside from this problem, the use of technology in the classroom was found to be extremely beneficial for both teachers and students.</p><p>Keywords: educational technology, one to one digital conversion, Technology implementation, Teachers perception, Middle School teachers.</p>