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Technology Innovation through Collaboration in a Teacher Education Program
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, , , University of Kansas, United States

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, in Denver, Colorado, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-45-7 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC

Abstract

Teacher preparation has emerged as a critical factor in the effective use of new technologies in education. Information technology investments may not pay off unless future teachers are given the opportunity to become technology-proficient educators. This study presents a theoretical framework for implementing technology innovation through a cohort model. Results from interviews of the first year's participants, and the lessons learned from their efforts are reported. Findings clearly indicate that structure and ownership are essential ingredients to producing a viable and collaborative cohort model and that the power of technology integration can be realized through collaboration.

Citation

Smith, S., O'Brien, J. & Smith, S. (2002). Technology Innovation through Collaboration in a Teacher Education Program. In P. Barker & S. Rebelsky (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2002--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 1825-1830). Denver, Colorado, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 19, 2024 from .

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