Share Paper: Are our preservice teachers prepared to teach in a digital age?

  1. Susan Gibson, University of Alberta, Canada
Thursday, October 29 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Grand Ballroom C

Abstract: Preparing teachers to teach in a digital age requires modeling the use of Web 2.0 technologies in our teacher preparation programs. This research project examined the impact that immersion in technology-rich, pedagogy courses in the area of social studies education had on student teachers’ willingness to use these tools in their practice teaching. Student teacher responses to surveys and interview questions both during their course work and their student teaching showed increased knowledge and skill as well as confidence in and comfort with using a variety of technology tools following their course experiences. However unanticipated challenges faced during student teaching ...