Establishing a Ubiquitous Computing Environment for Teacher Preparation Students and Faculty: The University of Texas at Austin Laptop Initiative
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Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, 2004 in Atlanta, GA, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-52-5
Abstract
In the fall of 2002 the University of Texas at Austin's College of Education initiated a requirement for all teacher education students entering the professional development course sequence to acquire a prescribed laptop computer and software for use throughout their academic preparation and field experiences. The faculty and clinical supervisors are also equipped with the same computer platform and software. A wireless environment was established throughout the College of Education building and in the public school classrooms where preservice courses are taught. The laptop requirement was initiated to immerse preservice teachers in a technology-rich learning environment providing ubiquitous anytime/anywhere access to technology tools, Internet-based resources, and an online communication environment to support and build communities of practice among all players. This presentation will identify key elements of the laptop program and share important lessons learned in planning and implementing the initiative.
Citation
Resta, P., Abraham, L., Gerwels, M.C. & Tothero, M.L. (2004). Establishing a Ubiquitous Computing Environment for Teacher Preparation Students and Faculty: The University of Texas at Austin Laptop Initiative. In R. Ferdig, C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, N. Davis, J. Price, R. Weber & D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2004--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 2570-2575). Atlanta, GA, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 9, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/14844.
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