Integrating Technology to Improve Teacher Preparation. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hager, Karen D.
• Is Part Of: College teaching. Volume 68:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 71
• Page End: 78
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Preservice teachers -- supervision -- teacher preparation -- technology; College teaching -- Periodicals; 378.1205
• DOI: 10.1080/87567555.2020.1723475
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8756-7555

Abstract

Abstract: Many recently developed technologies have the potential to significantly improve teacher preparation programs. In this article, I describe three specific examples of integrating technology into both the coursework and field placements of a teacher preparation program. The technologies described are Nearpod for course content delivery, and GoReact and digital data forms for field placements; each was selected to address a specific program need. For each example, I describe (a) the rationale for its selection, (b) specific uses, (c) implementation/development process, and (d) piloting/evaluation of its use in courses and or field placements.