Using Digital Technology to Teach Financial Literacy in Elementary Schools
The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine how digital technology helps elementary school teachers teach financial literacy. Financial literacy is a topic which is not being taught to elementary students in Ontario despite the importance and relevance it holds in everyday life. This topic is of importance to the education community, as there is a lack of research examining the usefulness of teaching financial literacy and how it can be taught in elementary schools using digital technology. This research study is based on an analysis of preexisting literature and data that was gathered through interviews with two participants. The findings of this study are grounded in three themes; 1) the importance of teaching financial literacy, 2) the application of digital technology within the classroom, 3) the need of professional development for teachers.