JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW TEMPLATE

North American University

Education Department
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 5324 Integrating Technology into Education

Name: Betul Ozaydin Date: 10/28/2023

Cite the reviewed article in APA format:

Waxman, H. C., Boriack, A. W., Lee, Y.-H., & MacNeil, A. (2013). Principals’
Perceptions of the Importance of Technology in Schools. Contemporary Educational
Technology, 4(3), 187-196.

INTRODUCTION

Research Questions (if research questions are not specifically mentioned, what
is the theoretical background or overarching theme):

The research questions used in this study are as follows:

1. What are principals’ perceptions of the importance of technology? and

2. Do principals’ perceptions of technology differ by years of experience and gender?

Purpose of the research:

In this study, the principals' perspectives and orientations about technology are
examined with open-ended cognitive interview questions. (1. What are principals’
perceptions of the importance of technology? and 2. Do principals’ perceptions of
technology differ by years of experience and gender?)
It also examines and focuses on the influence of principal characteristics such as
experience and gender, and the use of technology.

METHODOLOGY

What is the methodology for the research or approach used to understand the
issue? Provide information regarding the following:

Participants:

The study was conducted with a total of 310 school principals, 126 male and 184
female, in a metropolitan area in the southwestern United States. Among the school
principals, 104 participants have 0-3 years of experience, 82 participants have 4-7
years of experience, 55 participants have 8-11 years of experience, 32 participants
have 12-15 years of experience, and 31 participants have more than 15 years of
experience.

Procedures:

This survey was administered by graduate students in the Educational Leadership

program at a large university in South Central America. These students were trained
in how to conduct interviews. The data analysis process included cognitive interviews
examining principals' thoughts about the importance of technology and its impact on
their schools. This survey has both qualitative and quantitative questions.
References:

Waxman, H. C., Boriack, A. W., Lee, Y.-H., & MacNeil, A. (2013). Principals’ Perceptions
of the Importance of Technology in Schools. Contemporary Educational Technology,
4(3), 187-196.

Garcia, A., & Abrego, C. (2014). Vital Skills of the Elementary Principal as a
Technology Leader. E Journal of Organizational Learning & Leadership, 12(1), 12-25.