This assignment will help familiarize you with research related to the use of technology in the classroom. Please read article and include answers to the questions below in your essay. Please use the report/article of quantitative research—-“Factors Affecting Technology Uses in Schools: An Ecological Perspective” attached to prepare a 7-8 page (12 points in a font such as Times or Times New Roman, 1? margins) critique of the article. Include the complete bibliographic reference with the article. Be sure the reference is in correct APA format. All files should be in Word, or saved as Rich Text Format (RTF) documents if created in another word processor such as Word Perfect (.wpd). Files other than Word (.doc) or Rich Text Format (RTF) are not acceptable. Be sure your last name is on the file (e.g., smith_article_1.doc). I have will attach a sample paper and the article. The questions the article critique must address are: A. Theoretical Perspective (about 2 pages) 1. Critique the author’s conceptual framework. (3 points) 2. Comment on the need for this study and its importance. (3 points) 3. How effectively does the author tie the study to relevant theory and prior research?(3 points) 4. Evaluate the clarity and appropriateness of the research questions or hypotheses. (3 points) B. Research Design and Analysis (about 3 pages) 1. Critique the appropriateness and adequacy of the study’s design in relation to the research questions or hypotheses. (3 points) 2. Critique the adequacy of the study’s sampling methods (e.g., choice of participants) and their implications for generalizability. (3 points) 3. Critique the adequacy of the study’s procedures and materials (e.g., interventions, interview protocols, data collection procedures). (3 points) 4. Critique the appropriateness and quality (e.g., reliability, validity) of the measures used. (3 points) 5. Critique the adequacy of the study’s data analyses. For example: Have important statistical assumptions been met? Are the analyses appropriate for the study’s design? Are the analyses appropriate for the data collected?(3 points) C. Interpretation and Implications of Results (about 2 pages) 1. Critique the author’s discussion of the methodological and/or conceptual limitations of the results. (3 points) 2. How consistent and comprehensive are the author’s conclusions with the reported results?(3 points) 3. How well did the author relate the results to the study’s theoretical base?(3 points) 4. In your view, what is the significance of the study, and what are its primary implications for theory, future research, and practice?(3 points) D. Overall Paper (grammar, spelling, organization, formatting, citations, APA, etc.) Criteria 1 (9 points) Several errors in writing quality (grammar, spelling, etc.), substantial lack of organization presentation or over use of quotes (not to exceed 5% of presentation). Few errors, well-written (grammar, spelling, etc.), but well organized presentation or well-written (grammar, spelling, etc.),and well organized but over use of quotes (not to exceed 5% of paper). No errors, well written (grammar, spelling, etc.), and well organized presentation. Criteria 2 (9 points) Several incorrect formatting and citation issues (more than 3 areas): typed, references, citations, double-spaced, page numbers, APA. Formatting or citation errors (in more than 1 category): typed, references, citations, double-spaced, page numbers, APA Correctly formatted and cited: typed, references, citations, double-spaced, page numbers, APA

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