Perceptions of Beginning Teacher Education Students regarding Educational Technology
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| Title: | Perceptions of Beginning Teacher Education Students regarding Educational Technology |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Friedman, Adam, Kajder, Sara |
| Source: | Journal of Computing in Teacher Education. Sum 2006 22(4):147-151. |
| Availability: | International Society for Technology in Education. 180 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401-2916. Tel: 800-336-5191; Tel: 541-302-3777; Fax: 541-302-3778; e-mail: iste@iste.org; Web site: http://www.iste.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Feedback (Response), Teacher Education Programs, Student Teacher Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Attitude Measures, Computer Uses in Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Student Teachers, Computer Attitudes, Technology Integration |
| ISSN: | 1040-2454 |
| Abstract: | This study sought to identify the attitudes and perceptions of students in an introductory educational technology course situated within a teacher education program. Data were collected in the form of anonymous feedback throughout the semester. Findings included: students tended to enter the course with either a good deal of technology knowledge or with apprehension about using technology; students' thinking evolved from conceiving of technology in a generic classroom to a classroom in which they were the teacher; the majority of students had not experienced effective uses of technology in their previous courses; technologies incorporated into the course needed to be reflective of what was available in K-12 schools; and by the end of the semester, students demonstrated technical skills, pedagogical content knowledge, and significant motivation to integrate technology into their classroom. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 24 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ876911 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study sought to identify the attitudes and perceptions of students in an introductory educational technology course situated within a teacher education program. Data were collected in the form of anonymous feedback throughout the semester. Findings included: students tended to enter the course with either a good deal of technology knowledge or with apprehension about using technology; students' thinking evolved from conceiving of technology in a generic classroom to a classroom in which they were the teacher; the majority of students had not experienced effective uses of technology in their previous courses; technologies incorporated into the course needed to be reflective of what was available in K-12 schools; and by the end of the semester, students demonstrated technical skills, pedagogical content knowledge, and significant motivation to integrate technology into their classroom. |
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| ISSN: | 1040-2454 |
