JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW TEMPLATE

North American University

Education Department
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 5324
Name: ZERRIN SENER

Date: 07.02.2015

Cite the reviewed article in APA format:

Cuban, (2001). Leonard & Leonard, (2006). Padrn, Waxman, Lee, Lin, & Michko,
(2012). Brockmeir, Sermon, & Hope, (2005). p. 47, Cohens kappa, p. 94.
INTRODUCTION
Research Questions (if research questions are not specifically mentioned, what is
the theoretical background or overarching theme):

Technology is often viewed as a strategy that will facilitate students academic

achievement, there are many studies that have found that technology is not being
integrated in schools, especially into the teaching and learning process.

Purpose of the research:

The Purpose of this article, research documenting school principals perceptions of the
technology, studies that specifically focus on how principals view the importance of
technology.
The principal's disposition influences the implementation of an innovation and the
magnitude of fidelity with which it is implemented; therefore, principals, too, are at the
center of achieving the promise of technology by facilitating its integration to transform
teaching and learning (Brockmeir, Sermon, & Hope, 2005, p.47)
METHODOLOGY
What is the methodology for the research or approach used to understand the
issue?Provide information regarding the following:

Participants:
310 principals 126 males and 184 females. 104 participants having 0-3 years of
experience, 82 participants having 4-7 years, 55 participants having 8-11 years, 32
participants having 12-15 years, and 31 participants having greater than 15 years of
experience.
Procedures:
The questionnaire was administered by graduate students in the Educational Leadership
program at a major, urban doctoral-granting university located in the south central region

of the U.S.
Data Collection Methods/Data Source:
For this study, only the data from the interviews was used. The survey instrument was
designed specifically for this purpose and included both qualitative and quantitative
questions.
Data Analysis:
Analysis of the interview data began with a process of data reduction. The participants
responses were read several times to become familiar with the data. The data was then
coded into meaningful categories. Once the categories were established, another
researcher independently coded a 10% sample of responses to determine the consistency
of the coding. The inter-coder reliability results revealed a high level of agreement
(Cohens kappa = .94).

RESULTS
Findings or Results (or main points of the article):

To help teachers integrate technology, school leaders need to keep up with the latest
technology. Without this knowledge, administrators find it difficult to help teachers
understand the use of technology in the classroom. Additionally, Paben (2002) indicated
that school leaders visions for their schools must include technology.
Technology was used as a primary communication tool
Technology was integrated in teachers classroom instruction
Sing technology for data sharing and management
Using technology as a resource to find information
Technology was used for student learning
Technology was also used for administrative tasks,

DISCUSSIONS
Conclusions/Implications (for your profession):

Principals model, coach and support teachers while they are learning to use technology in
the classroom. Principals felt that a key component for teachers to embrace technology
was the daily use of technology. In other words the more they used it the more
comfortable and proficient were the teachers.
REFLECTIONS
Students Reflections (changes to your understanding; implications for your
school/work):

Principals are responsible for all personnel in a particular school, including their hiring,
training, evaluation, and motivation. They also work with teachers to develop and
maintain high curriculum standards; plan budgets; formulate school policy and goals; and
ensure academic standards. Principals also list having a positive effect on the lives of
students and teachers as one of the greatest rewards of the job. Motivating teachers,
meeting achievement goals, using technology, and leading others to success are other
commonly noted rewarding aspects of administrative positions.

References;
Cuban, (2001). Leonard & Leonard, (2006). Padrn, Waxman, Lee, Lin, & Michko,
(2012). Brockmeir, Sermon, & Hope, (2005). p. 47. Cohens kappa, p. 94.