ERIC Number: EJ1090485
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
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Infusing Educational Technology in Teaching Methods Courses: Successes and Dilemmas
Wetzel, Keith; Buss, Ray; Foulger, Teresa S.; Lindsey, LeeAnn
Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, v30 n3 p89-103 2014
In this action research study, we describe the implementation of a program to infuse technology in general methods courses as a requirement of a teacher preparation program. Results from teacher candidate focus groups revealed successes and dilemmas of infusing technology into the courses. Candidates ably described prospective use of elements of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model (Mishra & Koehler, 2006), but were less confident of their ability to develop and implement content-based lessons in which P-12 students employed technology to meet content and technology standards. Recommendations include continuing to fine-tune the new courses, providing more resources for professional development (PD), and encouraging instructors to participate in more PD leading to greater modeling of hands-on learning with a focus on content and pedagogical uses of technology.
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Methods Courses, Teaching Methods, Success, Barriers, Action Research, Program Descriptions, Focus Groups, Self Efficacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Literacy, Research Skills, Student Teacher Evaluation, Preservice Teacher Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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