The preservice teachers in this study used state teacher standards in some aspects of their portfolios.
As cohort coordinator, the first author taught two literacy education courses and supervised field experiences for
the preservice teachers in the study.
While
the preservice teachers in this study planned to show their portfolios to other teachers, few believed they would advocate for electronic portfolios in their future teaching positions.
Although
preservice teachers in our study universally report looking forward to working with a collaborating teacher, many expressed disappointment with the teaching they observed in their school placements.
The preservice teachers in this study attended a seminar where they were introduced to the underlying concepts and the pedagogical advantages of multirepresentational fluency.
Although less frequently than their secondary school colleagues, elementary
preservice teachers in this study used word processing, Internet search tools, graphic organizers, and webquests to maximize student learning.
Preservice teachers in this study were required to develop technology - enriched lessons within a curriculum unit that incorporated a variety of technologies appropriate to the grade level (s) and subject (s) they subsequently taught in student teaching.
Follow - up research with
the preservice teachers in this study who are now teaching, including interviews and classroom observations, would help to determine whether and how these educators are continuing to integrate technology into their instruction and if their K - 12 students are also using technology.
These reflections were collected from 151
preservice teachers in the study.
While
the preservice teachers in this study taught in a variety of settings (urban, suburban, and rural), as well as a variety of grade levels and subjects, they faced a consistent challenge in using technology as a tool for learning: lack of access to adequate technology in the K - 12 schools.
Finally,
preservice teachers in this study tended to integrate technologies modeled in their teacher education program.
Preservice teachers in this study used the IDS to teach a wide variety of biology topics with a wide variety of technological resources.
Many
preservice teachers in this study acknowledged the improvement of their confidence as they worked extensively with their team members and, as a result, developed a strong sense of collegiality.
However,
preservice teachers in this study also used a variety of other technologies, including presentation and graphic organizer software, LCD projectors, streaming video, and webquests, for instructional purposes.
As the instructor / researcher I was aware of the NETS - T and emphasized multiple uses of technology with
the preservice teachers in this study.
Not exact matches
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In addition to working in the classroom environment, he has acted as a consultant in the area of technology and curriculum design / implementation, as well as an instructor in the preservice teacher education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Educatio
In addition to working
in the classroom environment, he has acted as a consultant in the area of technology and curriculum design / implementation, as well as an instructor in the preservice teacher education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Educatio
in the classroom environment, he has acted as a consultant
in the area of technology and curriculum design / implementation, as well as an instructor in the preservice teacher education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Educatio
in the area of technology and curriculum design / implementation, as well as an instructor
in the preservice teacher education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Educatio
in the
preservice teacher education program at the Ontario Institute for
Studies in Educatio
in Education.
If
preservice teachers are required to gather data or complete research projects
in schools as part of the curriculum, why not intentionally have them
study the needs of gifted students?
In the current
study, the
preservice teachers focused on matching learner content knowledge, needs, and preferences to teaching strategies and technology.
Several important implications and recommendations for
teacher educators can be taken from this
study related to the importance of explicit and thoughtful opportunities to engage
in Twitter chats during
preservice coursework.
Some
studies have investigated
preservice teachers» emerging TPACK while making decisions about using technology
in various content areas during field experiences
in general education settings.
Although this finding was disappointing, these
preservice teachers may decide to advocate for other aspects of technology not addressed
in the
study.
However, the
preservice teachers in these two
studies did not actually implement the design tasks.
As
in earlier
studies (Bartlett, 2002,
in press; Wilson, Wright, & Stallworth, 2003), these
preservice teachers anticipated using their portfolios to reflect upon their teaching development, a worthwhile result that will undoubtedly make them better
teachers, and to search for jobs.
In one such
study, the researchers analyzed
preservice teachers» rationales for technology - integration decisions while taking an educational technology course.
In this study, I examined the experiences of a group of secondary preservice teacher candidates (N = 38) who followed various Twitter hashtags for 1 hour and then reflected upon these experiences in a brief written reflectio
In this
study, I examined the experiences of a group of secondary
preservice teacher candidates (N = 38) who followed various Twitter hashtags for 1 hour and then reflected upon these experiences
in a brief written reflectio
in a brief written reflection.
During an introductory session
in the first year of the
study, the
preservice teachers discussed their students» needs, explored iPad apps, and reviewed a rubric that they could use to evaluate the apps (Walker, 2011).
Regarding instructional uses,
preservice teachers in the present
study were positive about showing their portfolios to the children
in their classes.
In another study, researchers conducted a cross-case analysis of four preservice teachers who implemented technology in grade 4 - 8 science, social studies, or math lessons, with support and feedback from mentors during a seven - week practicum (Jaipal & Figg, 2010
In another
study, researchers conducted a cross-case analysis of four
preservice teachers who implemented technology
in grade 4 - 8 science, social studies, or math lessons, with support and feedback from mentors during a seven - week practicum (Jaipal & Figg, 2010
in grade 4 - 8 science, social
studies, or math lessons, with support and feedback from mentors during a seven - week practicum (Jaipal & Figg, 2010).
While Twitter chats have the potential to form a cohesive network, beginning
in preservice teacher education courses and continuing into professional practice, it is beyond the scope of this
study to determine whether the TCs
in this
study (or whether TCs more generally) continue these practices upon entering the field.
Other
studies of
preservice teachers» decision making have used the TPACK framework as a basis for understanding their choices when completing design tasks during educational technology courses or during fieldwork experiences
in general education classrooms.
Just as we engaged
in - service
teachers in a
study of new literacies and gave them the opportunity to work with children
in the writing camp,
preservice teachers should be given similar opportunities, either as part of their field experiences or
in a separate class.
This initial
study indicates that there may be promise for Twitter chats as a medium when used as a professional development tool for
preservice teacher educators and for those interested
in professional growth throughout
teachers» careers.
«Making Connections: Teaching
Preservice Teachers to Teach Online» will feature Kathryn Kennedy, director of research at the International Association for K - 12 Online Learning, and Leanna Archambault, assistant professor at Arizona State University, who coauthored the 2012
study Offering
Preservice Teachers Field Experiences
in K - 12 Online Learning: A National Survey of
Teacher Education Programs.
The current
study focused on how
preservice teachers» instructional decision - making reflected the use of TPACK components
in an elementary - level special education setting.
Rather than take standalone courses focused on technology,
preservice teachers must have frequent opportunities to observe, practice with, and explore the integration of computer - based tools
in social
studies instruction.
Take for example the scenario
in which
preservice teacher Rob Dent collaborated with a classroom
teacher to develop a technology infused unit of
study, called «Who Wants to Be a Pioneer?»
These
preservice teachers engaged
in series of reflective dialogues blending theory and practice — the hallmark of praxis — with their classmates, with other
preservice teachers from around the country, and with practicing social
studies educators from around the world.
The article's abstract reads
in part, «This
study explores how and under which conditions
preservice secondary science
teachers (PSTs) engage
in effective planning practices that incorporate intellectually challenging tasks into lessons.
The
study's aim was to inform the technology education programs already
in existence and influence their methods of
preservice teachers» future technology integration.
The
study reported here engaged
preservice teachers in activities that fostered a classroom environment supporting the communication of proof.
This
study examined the use of one online social networking tool, NING ™,
in teacher education, highlighting
preservice teachers» engagement and perceptions of the tool.
Based on a recognized gap
in the literature about students as powerful partners, the authors undertook a 3 - year
study to explore the question, «What do
preservice middle school
teachers learn when middle school students assume the role of pedagogical experts?»
In this design research study, 22 preservice teachers in a social studies methods class conducted online class discussions inside the National Council of the Social Studies Network Ning, a social network for social studies educator
In this design research
study, 22
preservice teachers in a social studies methods class conducted online class discussions inside the National Council of the Social Studies Network Ning, a social network for social studies educator
in a social
studies methods class conducted online class discussions inside the National Council of the Social Studies Network Ning, a social network for social studies edu
studies methods class conducted online class discussions inside the National Council of the Social
Studies Network Ning, a social network for social studies edu
Studies Network Ning, a social network for social
studies edu
studies educators.
In my social
studies methods class I provide
preservice teachers an opportunity to work with the IWB as a center activity during the lessons pertaining to image analysis and primary sources.
Finally, although this
study focused on
in - service
teachers, it also has potential implications for
preservice teacher education.
A qualitative
study found that this approach appeared to (a) promote the use of multirepresentational fluency
in problem solving approaches used among
preservice teachers, (b) change
preservice teachers» perceptions of what it means for a student to understand a concept, and (c) change the nature of evaluations that
preservice teachers felt were appropriate for high school students.
In this study, the authors examined the intersections between technology, pedagogy, and content through two social studies teachers» development from preservice to in - service teachin
In this
study, the authors examined the intersections between technology, pedagogy, and content through two social
studies teachers» development from
preservice to
in - service teachin
in - service teaching.
If
preservice teachers were to view only the classroom videos that are part of this case
study, they would not be privy to the changes and decisions the
teachers made as a result of prior experiences gained from teaching the lesson
in similar situations.
Extending from that work, we have developed other multimedia case
studies for use with
preservice and
in - service
teachers.1 This paper is focused on the development of one case involving issues of team teaching and integrating mathematics and science through a design project, including the following: (a) the development of the case, (b) lessons learned by the
teachers and
teacher educators through the development and use of the case, and (c) ways this case fits into the larger picture of what we have learned about the use of multimedia case
studies.