Share Paper: Modeling Technology Integration in Policies and Practice

  1. Kelly Noelle McKenna, University of Northern Colorado, United States
  2. Mia Williams, University of Northern Colorado, United States
Tuesday, March 3 4:15 PM-5:15 PM Tango

Abstract: This study investigates the personal technology integration modeled for preservice teachers in policies and practice at a teaching intensive university in the Rocky Mountain region. Both explicit and implicit classroom policies were revealed for teacher preparation classes to determine support for the allowance of technology by preservice teachers during their coursework. These teacher preparation classrooms are filled with digital learners who are mandated to integrate technology into their future teaching. But, how is personal technology assimilation being demonstrated to preservice teachers? Syllabi from all teacher preparation classes were reviewed to determine the explicitly stated policies. Then, a survey was sent ...