A phenomenological qualitative inquiry : assistive technology use or discontinued use in the school setting
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Bittner, Kendra (Bittner, Kendra) (author),(Rineer-Hershey, Ashlea) (Thesis advisor),(Danielson, Brian) (Committee member),Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania College of Education Special Education (Degree grantor),(Busi, Richard) (Committee member)
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Bittner, Kendra
Rineer-Hershey, Ashlea
Danielson, Brian,Busi, Richard
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania,College of Education,Special Education
Degree of Doctor of Education (Ed. D.)
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Special Education
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This phenomenological qualitative inquiry was designed to explore the phenomenon of using assistive technology (AT) or putting AT "on the shelf" in the school setting. The purpose of this study was to identify factors involved in educators' use or discontinued use AT in the school setting. The researcher wanted to learn more about educator efficacy with implementing AT and interviewed 10 participants of various stakeholder roles in the AT decision-making process. Participants shared their insight through one of two options: a live interview or a written questionnaire. Key findings were generated through emergent themes from the sample's responses. Findings indicated that participants used AT continuously when there was buy-in from IEP team members. AT was discontinued by this sample due to lack of buy-in and challenges with the technology. Further research stemming from this study includes the exploration of instructional coaching as an approach to support educators with the use of AT in the school setting.
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