Pre-Service Teachers and Technology Integration with Smart Boards

This study explores pre-service teachers' experiences integrating SMART Board technology into their teaching practice. The results suggest that pre-service teachers found the technology mentoring process to be useful in preparing them to integrate instructional technology into their lessons. The pre-service teachers developed high interest in integrating SMART board technology within their own practice. They also reported the technology mentoring process to be useful in preparing them to integrate instructional technology into their teaching. This article highlights the need for teacher educators to create a better curriculum aimed at preparing teachers who can selectively, purposely, and effectively integrate appropriate educational technologies into classroom instruction.

[1]  M. Berson,et al.  Computer Technology in the Social Studies: An Examination of the Effectiveness Literature (1996-2001) , 2002 .

[2]  Susan McKenney,et al.  Computer-based support for curriculum designers: A case of developmental research , 2005 .

[3]  Lydia Kyei-Blankson,et al.  Faculty and Technology: Implications for Faculty Training and Technology Leadership , 2009 .

[4]  Mark Grabe,et al.  Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning , 1995 .

[5]  Matthew J. Koehler,et al.  Teachers Learning Technology by Design , 2005 .

[6]  Peggy A. Ertmer,et al.  Examining barriers in technology-enhanced problem-based learning: Using a performance support systems approach , 2008, Br. J. Educ. Technol..

[7]  Nikos Karacapilidis,et al.  Dynamic Advancements in Teaching and Learning Based Technologies: New Concepts , 2010 .

[8]  Christopher D. Sessums,et al.  Quality Distance Learning Programs and Processes , 2005 .

[9]  Nita J. Matzen,et al.  Technology as a Catalyst for Change , 2007 .

[10]  Evan M. Glazer,et al.  Promoting technology integration through collaborative apprenticeship , 2005 .

[11]  Paul Jen-Hwa Hu,et al.  Examining technology acceptance by school teachers: a longitudinal study , 2003, Inf. Manag..

[12]  Jeffrey M. Kenton,et al.  Toward Technology Integration in the Schools: Why It Isn’t Happening , 2005 .

[13]  Sheryl Burghstahler.  Web-based distance learning and the second digital divide , 2003 .

[14]  Thomas A. Brush,et al.  Integrating technology into K-12 teaching and learning: current knowledge gaps and recommendations for future research , 2007 .

[15]  R. Earle.  The Integration of Instructional Technology into Public Education: Promises and Challenges , 2002 .

[16]  Peggy A. Ertmer,et al.  Teacher Educators’ Beliefs and Technology Uses as Predictors of Preservice Teachers’ Beliefs and Technology Attitudes , 2008 .

[17]  Longy O. Anyanwu,et al.  Computer Technology-infused Learning Enhancement , 2007 .

[18]  Stephen G. Sheldon,et al.  Conditions for Classroom Technology Innovations , 2002, Teachers College Record: The Voice of Scholarship in Education.

[19]  Rachel A. Vannatta,et al.  Teacher Dispositions as Predictors of Classroom Technology Use , 2004 .

[20]  Christy J. Falba,et al.  Integrating Technology in Elementary Preservice Teacher Education: Orchestrating Scientific Inquiry in Meningful Ways , 2002 .

[21]  Noritaka Osawa,et al.  Multipoint Multimedia Conferencing System for Efficient and Effective Remote Collaboration , 2010 .

[22]  Lynn K. Bradshaw.  Technology for Teaching and Learning: Strategies for Staff Development and Follow-Up Support , 2002 .

[23]  S. Mumtaz.  Factors affecting teachers' use of information and communications technology: a review of the literature , 2000 .

[24]  TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS of TECHNOLOGY IN-SERVICE: A CASE STUDY , 2001 .

[25]  Te-Hua Wang,et al.  A SCORM Compliant Courseware Authoring Tool for Supporting Pervasive Learning , 2007, International Journal of Distance Education Technologies.

[26]  Peggy A. Ertmer.  Teacher pedagogical beliefs: The final frontier in our quest for technology integration? , 2005 .

[27]  Glenda Rakes,et al.  An Analysis of Instructional Technology Use and Constructivist Behaviors in K-12 Teachers. , 1999 .

[28]  Alastair G. Smith,et al.  Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications , 2008 .

[29]  Rachael Knight,et al.  Encyclopedia of Distance Learning , 2005 .

[30]  Peggy A. Ertmer,et al.  Examining Teachers’ Beliefs About the Role of Technology in the Elementary Classroom , 1999 .

[31]  Cher Ping Lim,et al.  Managing Teachers’ Barriers to ICT Integration in Singapore Schools , 2006 .

[32]  Rynson W. H. Lau,et al.  An Adaptive Course Generation Framework , 2010, Int. J. Distance Educ. Technol..

[33]  K. Frank,et al.  Factors Affecting Technology Uses in Schools: An Ecological Perspective , 2003 .

[34]  J. Hope.  What can we learn from the past about future technological trends in adult education , 2011 .

[35]  Jared Keengwe,et al.  Faculty Integration of Technology into Instruction and Students’ Perceptions of Computer Technology to Improve Student Learning , 2007 .

[36]  T. Franklin,et al.  Mentoring Overcomes Barriers to Technology Integration , 2001 .

[37]  Shu-Hwa Lin.  Computer Technology: An Essential Component for Teaching a Fashion Production Management Course , 2011, Int. J. Inf. Commun. Technol. Educ..