An Exploration Into Post-Primary School Teachers' Perceptions About the Use of Google Classroom

Joseph Scanlon, Xiuping Li

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Abstract

This chapter aims to present a study that has explored the perceptions of post-primary school teachers, based at St Brigid's College in Derry, Northern Ireland, using Google Classroom (GC) to support pupils in remote and blended learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aims and objectives of the study are addressed through a mixed method approach. Data instrumentation consisted of teacher questionnaires, focus groups held with teachers, and semi-structured interviews with members of the senior leadership team (SLT). Quantitative data was analysed through Microsoft Forms, and qualitative data collected from the focus groups and semi-structured interviews was thematically analysed using NVivo. The findings of this study provide insightful suggestions as to the outlook for schools which integrate remote and blended learning systems post-COVID-19. Holistically, parents, guardians, pupils, and staff must be involved to sustain progress made by schools to support and enrich the educational experiences of all shareholders.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Teacher and Student Perspectives on the Digital Turn in Education
PublisherIGI Global
Chapter19
Pages420-452
Number of pages33
ISBN (Electronic)9781668444474
ISBN (Print)9781668444467, 9781668444504
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 24 Jun 2022

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