Challenges Of Technology Integration Research Articles

A Bibliometric investigation of leadership and technology integration in education: Trends and insights over three decades

In the context of Education 4.0 highlights the incorporation of digital technology into education. Effective leadership is crucial in guiding schools toward productive and long-term use of technology. Advanced information and communication technology has transformed the educational environment and encouraged researchers to develop leadership and technology integration in education. The purpose of this study is to provide an adequate overview of the academic environment by undertaking a thorough bibliometric analysis of leadership and technology integration in education. The findings of this research show the distribution of each type of publication and identify the core journals of the topic. This research also identified the United States and Malaysia as leading in contributions to the research topic. The citation trend, though not always aligning with publication peaks, underscores the importance of assessing both quantity and quality. Keyword analysis emphasizes the evolving focus on "digital leadership," reflecting current issues like COVID-19 and digital transformation’s impact on education. Keyword co-occurrence network analysis revealed clusters refer to the challenges of technology integration, roles of leadership, educational reform, organizational culture, administrative duties, crisis adaptation, and ethical digital behavior. The strategic diagram helps scholars understand changing trends in leadership and technology integration in education.

Approach to spatial integration on a novel and complex major project – STEP concept Tokamak

The purpose of this work was to establish an approach to drive the development, at pace, of a commercially relevant Spherical Tokamak Concept. Building on the table of parameters and idealised geometry generated from the work of S. Muldrew et al. [1], applying core principles, tools, and approaches. The generation and utilisation of a reflective 3D Spatial Model to represent the current concept, now forms a strong basis for identifying, evaluating, and delivering future integrated decisions, developed within a 16 Month timeframe.STEP is an ambitious programme, tasked with delivering a prototype plant by 2040 as a pathway to commercial fusion energy. Tackling the integration of a system that itself is based on emergent technologies, significant assumptions (e.g. Plasma Physics) and uncertainties is a significant challenge whilst maintaining acceptable levels of commercial relevance and feasibility. This paper shares the developments and approaches to collaboration and communication taken, including the management of a graphical representation (CAD or Computer Aided Design) to overcome this challenge.The work conducted has resulted in a single point CAD (utilising CATIA software) model representing the current integration status including an appropriate approach to configuration management. Clear channels and methods of communication nurtured a successful collaborative and cross-functional integration approach. Transitioning swiftly from an externally driven approach to integration, to an inherent, self-orchestrating one across all system areas. This paper presents results as a single point Concept Design for the Integrated Tokamak, a strategic management approach, technological integration challenges (e.g. Services, Maintenance, Neutronics) faced, and considerations for the future (post concept design).Introducing a centralised design process, appropriate control and clear communication utilising CAD has been the key to maturing the STEP Tokamak Concept. Initial focus on facilitating collaboration and utilising this environment as a ‘sandbox’ enabled early establishment of a ‘space-claim’ concept design in which to iterate. Staging the integration approach and CAD model fidelity developments through ‘Identification, Realisation and Accommodation’ built a resilient foundation to progress through the full design process. This approach has enabled early identification of not only where the integration challenges lay but also their significance, resulting in strategic deployment of valuable resource.

The Role of Technology in Enhancing Urban Mathematics Education

The integration of technology in urban mathematics education has emerged as a promising approach to address educational disparities and foster engaging learning environments. With the widespread availability of technology infrastructure in urban schools, there is a growing focus on leveraging digital tools and resources to enhance mathematics learning outcomes. This editorial examines the impact of technology on urban mathematics education, exploring its potential to bridge opportunity gaps and promote inclusivity. Drawing on current research and best practices, we highlight the benefits and challenges of technology integration, emphasizing the importance of equitable access, teacher professional development, and tailored instructional approaches. The editorial underscores the need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to advocate for increased funding and support for technology initiatives in urban schools. By embracing innovative practices such as educational apps, virtual reality, and online collaborative projects, educators can create dynamic learning environments that empower students to excel in mathematics. The ongoing dialogue and efforts surrounding the role of technology in urban mathematics education are critical for achieving educational equity and excellence for all students. As technology continues to evolve, it remains imperative for educators and policymakers to prioritize effective technology integration strategies that cater to the diverse needs of urban learners.

Masalah-Masalah dalam Paradigma Pembelajaran Sains Modern

Modern science learning paradigms emphasize inquiry-based and experiential learning, replacing traditional approaches. Constructivist approaches become the theoretical foundation, recognizing the importance of students' active involvement in the learning process. Metaphors of acquisition and participation are proposed as the basis for understanding science learning. The research method uses narrative techniques to synthesize information from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive overview of problems and solutions in the contemporary science learning paradigm. The author highlights a number of issues that need to be addressed. Key challenges include a lack of hands-on experimentation, an overemphasis on rote learning, a lack of inclusivity, and suboptimal integration of technology. While technology integration has the potential to enrich the student experience, there are still shortcomings in its implementation. By highlighting these issues, the authors promote the importance of hands-on experiences, concept-based assessments, inclusive curricula, and effective technology integration in improving science education. Recommendations include a collaborative approach among educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to address these issues and create a better future for science education. The conclusions emphasize the need to implement these solutions in the classroom and in education policy. By improving the student experience, supporting student-centered learning, and addressing the challenges of technology integration, science education can evolve to meet the demands of today's society and science.

Challenges of Technology Integration in Teaching History and its Relationship with Student Motivation

Challenges of Technology Integration in Teaching History and its Relationship with Student Motivation

The Impact of Technology Integration in Educational Management and Administration

This study aims to explore the impact of technology integration in educational management and administration. The rapid advancement of technology in recent years has created a lot of new opportunities and challenges in educational field. Educational management and administration play a crucial role in ensuring effective and efficient operations of educational institutions. The integration of technology into these processes has the potential to transform how schools and universities operate to improve outcomes of all the stakeholders. On the other hand, education systems in the worldwide are continually evolving and adapting to meet the needs of the 21st century learners. Technology integration in educational management and administration refers to the well-coordinated incorporation and utilization of various digital devices, technological tools and resources in the realm of management and administration of educational institutions for better outcomes. Technology integration has the potential to enhance efficiency of work processes, improve communication among all the stakeholders and simplify administrative tasks. This study aims to analyze the benefits and challenges of technology integration in educational management and administration.

Challenges of Technology Integration in Teacher Education Programmes in Bangladeshi Tertiary Institutions

Technology integration has considerably affected teaching and learning cultures and resulted in revolutionary changes to worldwide pedagogical practices. For numerous reasons, including a lack of experience, policy, planning, infrastructure, and the environment, many educational institutions have not been able to gain the greatest benefits from technology. This study, seen through the lens of Activity Theory, reports the challenges of technology integration in the teacher education programs of tertiary institutions of Bangladesh. It has employed an interpretative qualitative research design for data elicitation and data analysis. Seven written reflection papers on the barriers of technology integration from both male and female teacher educators working in various private public universities were collected. The findings reveal that a variety of issues such as lack of tech-tools, devices, training and related expertise, administrative support, electricity, technology-equipped classrooms, attitudes of teachers and students, gap between theory and practice hinder teacher educators’ effective integration of technology in pedagogical practice of teacher education programs in Bangladesh. The findings can have implications for policy makers, curriculum designers, and other stakeholders with similar or different educational contexts.

The Effect of Technology Based Instruction Lesson Plan on EFL Pre-Service Teachers’ TPACK Self-Efficacy

This study aims at delving into the effect of applying TbI (Technology based Instruction) lesson plan to pre-service teachers’ (PSTs) Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) self-efficacy in a microteaching course. TbI lesson plan was developed following Niess’s technology integration framework. The experimental research with pre-post measurements design was conducted in an English Department in a public university in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The data-gathering process was done by administering the TPACK self-efficacy questionnaire and conducting a semi-structured interview. The participants were 23 PSTs who joined a microteaching course where the researcher became the teacher. The quantitative data were analyzed statistically through SPSS 24 version and supported by the PSTs responses which were thematically analyzed. The results showed that the treatment affected positively to PSTs' self-efficacy which was later recommended to inhibit technological knowledge prior to other TPACK divisions to PSTs. This favorable effect was confirmed by six participants' post-interview comments, in which they claimed all of the benefits of using a TbI lesson plan to improve their microteaching performance and confidence to use technology for EFL teaching. Henceforth, this study implies the urgency to apply similar instruction to mediate challenges of technology integration in EFL teaching.

Human Factors Integration in Robotic Surgery.

Using the example of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we explore the methodological and practical challenges of technology integration in surgery, provide examples of evidence-based improvements, and discuss the importance of systems engineering and clinical human factors research and practice. New operating room technologies offer potential benefits for patients and staff, yet also present challenges for physical, procedural, team, and organizational integration. Historically, RAS implementation has focused on establishing the technical skills of the surgeon on the console, and has not systematically addressed the new skills required for other team members, the use of the workspace, or the organizational changes. Human factors studies of robotic surgery have demonstrated not just the effects of these hidden complexities on people, teams, processes, and proximal outcomes, but also have been able to analyze and explain in detail why they happen and offer methods to address them. We review studies on workload, communication, workflow, workspace, and coordination in robotic surgery, and then discuss the potential for improvement that these studies suggest within the wider healthcare system. There is a growing need to understand and develop approaches to safety and quality improvement through human-systems integration at the frontline of care.Precis: The introduction of robotic surgery has exposed under-acknowledged complexities of introducing complex technology into operating rooms. We explore the methodological and practical challenges, provide examples of evidence-based improvements, and discuss the implications for systems engineering and clinical human factors research and practice.

EXPLORING THE POTENTIALS OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR TEACHING LANGUAGE SKILLS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

The use of technology has become an essential element in teaching and learning process. Usually, each language class uses some type of technology tools that are used to support and enhance language learning. They are tools to help teachers facilitate their students' language learning. This research focuses on the role of technology in learning English as a foreign and second language. It addresses the significance of technology that allows English language learners to develop their learning abilities. In this paper, the researchers describe the term technology integration, of technology, explain the use of technology in the language classroom, discuss the advantages and challenges of technology integration, and provide some suggestions for better use of these technologies to help learners develop their learning abilities.

Auxiliary Submodule Power Supply for a Medium Voltage Modular Multilevel Converter

The auxiliary submodule power supply is a vital component of a modular multilevel converter submodule or any multi-submodule converter. Considering the high isolation requirements and difficulties to provide power from the ground potential, the auxiliary submodule power supply must be simple, work reliably and not compromise the submodule's reliability. A flyback supply from the submodule's dc link with multiple sets of isolated secondary windings solves at once the low-voltage generation and the required voltage isolation for semiconductor gate circuits and protection without need for an externally supplied low-voltage input to the submodule (high-isolation connection). This paper presents an isolated, flyback-based auxiliary submodule power supply with planar magnetic, printed circuit board integrated windings and multiple isolated outputs for a medium voltage modular multilevel converter as well as detailed electrical and magnetic mathematical modelling, technological integration challenges description and proper experimental test considerations.

Technological integration of acquisitions in digital industries: A case study

Acquisitions have become essential tools to retain the technological edge in digital industries. This paper analyses the technological integration challenges in such acquisitions. Acquirers in digi...

Editorial 29(2)

<p>This issue provides another diverse collection of articles that advance our understanding of educational technology. Five of the articles included are concerned with applications of technology to teaching and learning. Two articles focus on language learning, while three papers in this issue are concerned with the challenges of technology integration by school teachers. This issue also includes two future-oriented articles; one presents the findings of a large scale survey of Australian university students’ use and expectations of technology for work, social and study purposes across three institutions and the other is an exploration of the space between policy and practice in relation to the introduction of the National Broadband Network in Australia.</p>

Challenges of Technology Integration and Computer-Assisted Surgery

The rapid progress of modern computerized capabilities has not been paralleled by a similar progress in the operating room setting and in operating techniques. The major advance in orthopaedic surgery during the past fifty years has been the introduction of intraoperative fluoroscopic imaging, while surgical techniques have remained mostly unchanged. Orthopaedic procedures dealing with bones--a nondeformable tissue--are suitable for computerized guidance based on preoperatively and intraoperatively obtained images. Computer-assisted surgery progressed from the first-generation systems of the 1990 s to the present third-generation systems, enabling surgeons to implant a knee or hip prosthesis with high precision. However, most orthopaedic surgeons avoid using computer-navigation surgical techniques. Why has the implementation of computer-assisted surgery procedures met so many hurdles and obstacles? The factors that make up the answer to this question can be grouped into three categories: human, technological, and financial. Computer-assisted surgery has the potential to revolutionize orthopaedic surgery just as fluoroscopy did a few decades ago; however, its widespread use has been hampered by a lack of sufficient clinical data on the one hand and by a reluctance to use the technique and thereby collect and share data on the other. The challenge is to overcome the human, technological, and financial hurdles. Once these obstacles are addressed, we believe that computer-assisted surgery will set a new standard of care. Until that time, some will be willing to lead the revolution and pay the price of progress, and others will be reluctant to take part in this endeavor.

Preparing Teachers for the Challenges of Technology Integration

Preparing Teachers for the Challenges of Technology Integration