Equipping the Next Generation of Teachers: Technology Preparation and Practice

Prior research has indicated that all U.S. teacher preparation programs provide instruction on technology integration within coursework and related requirements. This study provides a more detailed investigation into the types and content of technology experiences U.S. teacher preparation programs o...

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Published in:Journal of digital learning in teacher education 2010-09, Vol.27 (1), p.30-36
Main Authors: Gronseth, Susie, Brush, Thomas, Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Anne, Strycker, Jesse, Abaci, Serdar, Easterling, Wylie, Roman, Tiffany, Shin, Sungwon, Leusen, Peter van
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
assistive technology
Computer Assisted Testing
Educational Technology
Grounded Theory
Internet
Interviews
National Surveys
preparation
preservice
Preservice Teacher Education
Questionnaires
Teacher Attitudes
teacher education
Teacher Education Curriculum
Teacher Educators
technology
Technology Integration
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Summary:Prior research has indicated that all U.S. teacher preparation programs provide instruction on technology integration within coursework and related requirements. This study provides a more detailed investigation into the types and content of technology experiences U.S. teacher preparation programs offer teachers in training. The researchers analyzed data obtained from an online questionnaire, interviews, and artifacts to understand the differences among programs in regard to technology experiences. Eighty percent of respondents indicated all or some of their programs required a standalone educational technology course. Personal productivity and information presentation were the most commonly reported topics taught in all programs. This article also discusses limitations of the study and areas of future research.
ISSN:2153-2974
2332-7383
DOI:10.1080/21532974.2010.10784654