Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Use of Technology to Teach Higher Order Thinking Skills

Abstract

Family consumer sciences high school teachers from the Northern Illinois region were surveyed on their use of technology to teach higher order thinking skills (HOTS). This study determined if teachers had financial support, time to plan, computers, technology training, and confidence as they apply HOTS to the use of technology. A modified version of Croxall’s (2002), Technology Survey for Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Educators, was used to gather data via Survey Monkey. The study found that 89% of teachers were using technology to teach HOTS and were sufficiently supported and trained.