Term
Fall 2025
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAT
Facilitator(s)
Jana Lo Bello Miller and Betsy Parrish
Content Expert
Josiah Wiest
Abstract
The research question addressed in this capstone project is: “In what ways do best practices in technology use in the classroom support teachers and students?” During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools were forced to shift online to protect student health. As schools have returned to in-person learning, the influx of technology has not decreased. Studies show that technology use, whether it be social media, screen time, TV, or videogames can be detrimental to brain development. Because of this, it is crucial that there are guidelines for best practice when using technology in the classroom. Further, healthy habits surrounding technology use outside of the classroom are important as well; school is often a place families look to have relevant information about health, learning, and safety. Technology is a crucial topic to provide families and students with best practices. In an effort to address this issue, this Capstone Project contains a professional development aimed for general education teaching staff. The professional development focuses on the research that frames the question, from early childhood until the teenage years. Then, educators are able to use their expertise to work with their professional learning committees to improve a shared unit. Included with this project are the literature review of research, professional development sessions that include slide shows, outlines, and materials, and suggestions for further research.
Project Type
Professional Development
Keywords
Technology, Digital learning tools, safe digital practices, screen use
Recommended Citation
Robinson, Kathryn, "Utilizing Best Practices in the Classroom in Regards to Technology Use" (2025). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 1150.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/1150
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DigitalCommons@Hamline
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School of Education Student Capstone Projects