Interviewee
The interviewee was J.P. a junior high science teacher who teaches in rural Alberta. J.P. has a BSc and a BEd and has devoted most of his teacher preparation to the performing arts and general sciences. This is J.P.’s first full time teaching position and his second year teaching. He has received a variety of professional development related to technology including interactive whiteboard sessions, technology implementation workshops and general classroom technology seminars.
School Setting
The school at which J.P. teaches as is a grade 7-12 high school with approximately 400 students. In the past five years technology has been a financial and training focus and the school now has an interactive whiteboard in every classroom. The school is site-managed and school administrators make all decisions regarding budgets, school goals and professional development.
Interview Setting
The interview was conducted online using Skype software and an audio recording of the conversation was made using audio-editing software called Audacity. This method allowed me to easily and conveniently interview my former colleague from neighboring provinces.
Click the link below to view the Exerpts and Analysis of the interview.