Validating the Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment Questionnaire for 21st Century Learning (TPSA C-21). Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Christensen, Rhonda; Knezek, Gerald
• Is Part Of: Journal of digital learning in teacher education. Volume 33:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Teachers -- Training of -- United States -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Educational technology; Teachers -- Training of -- Data processing; United States; Periodicals; 371.3305
• DOI: 10.1080/21532974.2016.1242391
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2153-2974

Abstract

Abstract: Accurately measuring levels of technology proficiency in current and future classroom teachers are an important first step toward enhancing comfort level and confidence in integrating technology into the educational environment. The original Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment (TPSA) survey has maintained respectable psychometric properties for more than 15 years in assessing educator self-efficacy regarding skills for integrating technology into classroom teaching and learning. An updated version of the TPSA with new items related to emerging technologies, including mobile technologies, is shown to remain a reliable and valid instrument worthy of use with preservice and in-service educators for planning professional development related to technology integration.