Share Paper: Pre-service Art Teachers’ Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Learning and Utilizing Technology in the Art Classroom

  1. Kevin Hsieh, Georgia State University, United States
Friday, March 29 10:15-10:35 AM Salon 817

Abstract: Ever-changing technology has not only influenced people’s daily lives in different ways, but also offers educators opportunities for innovative ways to enhance students’ meaningful learning. Although many pre-service art educators are willing to integrate technology into their future classroom teachings, challenges keep some of them away from utilizing technology, such as a personal resistance to technology, a lack of time, budget, and proper tech support. In addition to external challenges such as time and funding, this study was trying to understand what were the personal resistances which kept some pre-service teachers from utilizing technology in the art classroom and why. ...