Bridging the Gap
Exploring Urban High-Needs Teachers’ Perceptions of Online Teaching Readiness and the Digital Divide
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9730258 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Erik Kormos (0000-0002-0933-6980, Ashland University, OH, USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1094-1117 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education and Urban Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-1245 • E-ISSN: 1552-3535 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00131245241261088 |
| OpenAlex | W4401551270 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 25 |
This research study investigated the perspectives of urban K-12 educators regarding the challenges they confronted when endeavoring to implement online learning effectively. The quantitative investigation involved 204 full-time urban teachers in a Midwestern state, all completing a researcher-developed questionnaire. The findings illustrated that participants encountered diverse obstacles, encompassing aspects related to readiness, along with external and internal factors. Educators identified a need for more time for crafting impactful online lessons as the most prominent barrier to preparedness. Respondents selected dependable student access to the internet at home as the primary external factor influencing their capacity to instruct in a virtual setting. The findings offer a specific perspective and an opportunity to stimulate dialogues concerning the provision of resources to enhance preparedness. By cultivating a deeper comprehension of how urban educators perceive their aptitude for online teaching, this study empowers current educators, educational leaders, and teacher preparation faculty to formulate more contemplative curricula. Future research should expand across multiple states to better equip aspiring educators and keep practicing professionals informed about empirically supported best practices
Comprehension · Curriculum · Medical education · Pedagogy · Perception · Political science · Preparedness · Public relations · Computer Science · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Medicine · Online and Blended Learning · Psychology
A Tale of Two Cultures
Examining K-12 teachers’ feelings, experiences, and perspectives regarding online teaching during the early stage of the Covid-19 pandemic
Cultural Diversity in Online Education
Survey research methods
Technologies, Challenges and Needs of K-12 Teachers in the Transition to Distance Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic
First and Second Order Barriers to Teaching in K-12 Online Learning
Defining flipped learning for English learners in an urban secondary school
How am I a creative teacher? Beliefs, values, and affect for integrating creativity in the classroom
Navigating (and Disrupting) the Digital Divide
Behind School Doors
Context as Content in Urban Teacher Education
Construct Validity of Cultural Theory Survey Measures
Technology as a Facilitator in the Learning Process in Urban High-Needs Schools
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |