Abstract :
Modern technologies such as the Internet present new opportunities for
teaching and learning at all educational levels. Today, many universities strive
to integrate appropriate technologies into campus classrooms. Despite sizeable
investments in hardware, software and supporting infrastructures, little is
known about implementation. The purpose of this study was to examine
college-level instructors’ use of and attitudes towards classroom-based
teaching technologies. The methodological design relied on qualitative
measures through the use of two data collection methods, survey and
interview. The research site was a large, public university in the United States.
Findings revealed trends in current and future technology use, the positive
influence of technology on teaching and learning, and significant barriers to
technology use that resulted in practical recommendations for leveraging
available resources towards the support of classroom-based technologies. This
study not only advances the knowledge base regarding the use of classroombased
technologies in higher education but also serves as a practical resource
for guiding future instructional technology practices on college campuses.
