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Investigating the Impact of a Site-based Educational Technology Course in Teacher Education
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, Montana State University - Bozeman, United States ; , Bozeman School District, United States

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Jacksonville, Florida, United States ISBN 978-1-939797-07-0 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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Abstract

Despite the comprehensive body of research on field experiences in teacher education, one specific area of inquiry lacking substantial current research is that of site-based technology-focused training for preservice teachers. To address this gap, this pilot study is being conducted to better understand how a site-based educational technology course that takes place within the authentic context of an elementary school might influence preservice teachers’ perceptions. Findings from this pilot study (n=8) suggest that this particular site-based educational technology course positively impacts preservice teachers’ perceptions of teaching, learning, and technology. More importantly, results provided the necessary substantiation to grow the teacher education program’s site-based approach to teacher education and continue offering technology-specific early field experiences.

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Lux, N. & Van Vuren, M. (2014). Investigating the Impact of a Site-based Educational Technology Course in Teacher Education. In M. Searson & M. Ochoa (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2014--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 2568-2573). Jacksonville, Florida, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 22, 2023 from .

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