Date of Award

6-2-2025

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Show Mei Lin

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the obstacles that K-12 teachers in general education schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia face when implementing technology into their classrooms. This study was conducted within the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The purpose of the current study is to identify the degree of use of educational technology by teachers in K-12 schools, in addition to investigating teachers' perceptions about the obstacles using educational technology in K-12 schools in relation to the teachers, administration, and technology. The questions of this study were, therefore, “What is the degree of use of educational technology by teachers in K-12 schools?” and “What are the obstacles to using educational technology in K-12 schools in relation to: the teacher, administration, and technical obstacles?”. The population for the current study comprised of a random sample of 165 teachers, representing 56.89% of the total teachers in the schools affiliated with the Education Office in East Riyadh. Questionnaires were formed using the 5-point Likert Scale and then distributed to teachers via email. Data was then collected and analyzed with the help of Version 23 of SPSS. The study findings revealed a low level of utilization of educational technology among teachers, highlighting significant obstacles related to both teachers and administration, as well as technical issues. Additionally, The study findings revealed a noteworthy decline was observed in the integration of traditional teaching methods with technology in schools, signaling teachers' reluctance to incorporate technological tools into their educational practices. According to the perspectives of the study participants, this reluctance stems from difficulties in adapting to new educational models. Furthermore, the study results substantiate teachers' concerns regarding the potential diminishment of their traditional role in the educational process as a result of technology.

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