Section archive - ICT & Teaching

This article uses research-based criteria to analyze and compare seven faculty development models for teacher education technology integration. The comparative analysis reveals that some models are distinctly more effective than others. The analysis also shows that not a single study describes a faculty development model that meets all of the fundamental criteria for excellence in faculty development.

This research explored the ways that preservice teachers today (a) use Web 2.0 and other new technologies in their daily lives and in their learning experiences and (b) create online content informally and formally while learning to use new technologies in their teaching and producing teaching materials for students using new technologies. The findings reveal that preservice teachers were highly aware of new technologies and not only adopted them for personal use, but also adapted them in certain educational contexts for group projects or communication. However, this group of preservice teachers applied their knowledge of digital technologies for assignment and group work but not for classroom activities and assignments that were instructor directed.

The goal of this action research project was to increase the local educational system’s capacity to teach to greater student diversity across all grades through the use of Photovoice and co-teaching. Faculty and doctoral students from multiple programs in the School of Education, along with field supervisors, student-teachers and cooperating teachers, participated in an action research project to develop innovative strategies for integrating teacher preparation programs. Results indicated that collaboration benefits the student-teachers and the pupils they will teach.

In this study, the authors employed a quantitative approach with an exploration of descriptive data to examine Facebook site features pre-service educators use and how those features are utilized in personal and professional ways. Quantitative results indicate that interaction on Facebook is reciprocal. That is, the number of posts made to a wall was significantly related to the number of updates made by the profile owner. Descriptive data indicated limited use of Facebook in professional ways. However, where professional interactions were noted, profile owners utilized peers for instructional ideas and ongoing classroom support.