Wednesday, March 4
1:45 PM-3:15 PM
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Breaking Down Barriers: Giving Teachers the Tools to Effectively Integrate Technology

Poster/Demo ID: 44129
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    Jean Kiekel
    University of St. Thomas

Abstract: Integrating technology is a major challenge for educators, especially novice teachers - teachers with one to three years experience. Teachers emerging from today’s educator preparation programs (EPP) may understand the basics of teaching, however do not have a grasp of understanding pedagogy of teaching with technology. This is primarily because most EPPs do not integrate technology into all courses, reserving it for one technology-focused course teaching basic technology skills (Hughes, 2013). Even fewer programs introduce teacher candidates to the TPACK model as a way to integrate technology into their teaching practice. New teacher’s perceptions of effectiveness are based on their feeling of preparedness (Darling-Hammond, Chung, & Frelow, 2002). Supporting and mentoring new teachers can improve novice teacher proficiency with technology which EPPs should strive to provide.

Presider: Brenda Vogds, Eastern Carver County School

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