The number of classroom observations could have impacted the study. Although
the block instructional periods consisted of 80 minutes, only two classroom formal
observations per each teacher were conducted. Also, the time of year may have affected
the study. The observations and interviews occurred in May as teachers may be winding
down their curriculum. Another limitation was the timing of the observations and
interviews may have affected the study. They occurred in May as the curriculum was
winding down. As an administrator knowledgeable of the process of change, the
researcher is well aware of the time consumed to disseminate and implement a significant
change. The district is focusing on the acquisition of technology and training the staff to
use it. The researcher is confident that this district is rated so highly among educational
institutions, will move to the next phase, suing technology to accomplish deep conceptual
21 st century learning on a global level.