Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education
2004 Volume 4, Number 1
Editors
Glen L. Bull; Lynn Bell; Chrystalla Mouza
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 8
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Teaching the English Language Arts With Technology: A Critical Approach and Pedagogical Framework
Carl A. Young, Virginia Tech, United States; Jonathan Bush, Western Michigan University, United States
In order to cultivate the kind of technology literacy in our students called for by leaders in the field, it must simultaneously be cultivated in our teachers. While the literature in the field of ... More
pp. 1-22
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Creating a Vision for the Standards Using Online Videos in an Elementary Mathematics Methods
Matt Kellogg, Clearwater Christian College, United States; Gladis Kersaint, University of South Florida, United States
This paper outlines the efforts of two mathematics teacher educators in their use of online videos to expose their elementary preservice teachers to examples of reform teaching, as espoused by the ... More
pp. 23-34
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Commentary: Considerations in Pedagogy and Assessment in the Use of Computers to Promote Learning About Scientific Models
Stephen T. Adams, California State University, Long Beach, United States
Although one role of computers in science education is to help students learn specific science concepts, computers are especially intriguing as a vehicle for fostering the development of... More
pp. 35-41
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Using Technology to Motivate Students to Learn Social Studies
Tina Heafner, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States
Many teachers struggle with motivating students to learn. This is especially prevalent in social studies classrooms in which students perceive social studies as boring (Schug, Todd, & Berry, 1984; ... More
pp. 42-53
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Integrating Technology With Teaching and Learning at Murray State University
Brenda C. Nix, Joe DeBella, Greg Gierhart, Sharon Gill, Dana Harader, Ginny Richerson & Don Tomlinson, Murray State College of Education, United States
In 1999, the Murray State University and its College of Education (MSUCOE; http://www.murraystate.edu/coe/) made a commitment to making technology an integral part of its teacher preparation... More
pp. 55-63
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Illustrations of Technology Integration in the Unified Elementary Proteach Program
Kara Dawson, University of Florida, United States
The Unified Elementary ProTeach (Professional Teacher; http://www.coe.ufl.edu/school/proteach/index.html) program at the University of Florida (UF) prepares teachers with a dual emphasis in... More
pp. 64-72
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A Standards-Based Technology Integration Path at Towson University
David Wizer, Towson University, United States
This article illustrates the path of the College of Education at Towson University to successfully integrate technology within coursework and thereby meet national technology standards. This... More
pp. 73-80
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Extended Time and Progressive Vision for the Development of Technology-Using Teachers
Melissa Pierson, University of Houston, United States
This paper proposes an extended-time, three-course technology integration model that allows preservice teachers adequate time to absorb, reflect about, connect with, and be supported by technology.... More
pp. 81-88