Technology Integration in the Classroom and Its Correlation to Student Engagement

The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether educators incorporate technology into their teaching practices, and if so, whether this contributes to higher levels of student engagement. The research will take place at a small charter school in Mission, TX, called Excellence in Leadership Academy, along with supplemental teacher input via online survey. This correlational research study will include Pre-K3-8th grade teachers from Excellence in Leadership Academy, along with supplemental data and analysis from additional educators ranging from 9th grade all the way to graduate school. This study will determine if a correlation exists between technology integration in the classroom and student engagement in the classroom during instructional time. The purposive sampling method will be used for the target population in this correlational study.