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Making Space for Preservice Teacher Agency through Connected Learning in Preservice Educational Technology Courses
ARTICLE

Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education Volume 34, Number 3, ISSN 2153-2974

Abstract

Preparing future teachers to integrate technology into their teaching in ways that support transformative student learning is a priority for teacher preparation programs in the United States. However, technology instruction often focuses on functional technology skills, leading to ineffective future technology integration. This study examined two stand-alone educational technology courses that used the connected learning design framework to reimagine a digital storytelling unit as an authentic, production-centered task scenario with opportunities for peer support, social connection, shared expertise, and collaboration. Results suggest that the connected learning activity moved beyond functional skills in ways that opened up a space for preservice teacher agency through student choice, experimentation, and peer support.

Citation

Lohnes Watulak, S. (2018). Making Space for Preservice Teacher Agency through Connected Learning in Preservice Educational Technology Courses. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 34(3), 166-178. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

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