Share Paper: Teacher education faculty perspectives on technology infusion: Implications for schools and colleges of education

  1. Jon Clausen, Ball State University, United States
  2. David Rutledge, New Mexico State University, United States
  3. Arlene Borthwick, National Louis University, United States
  4. Teresa Foulger, Arizona State University, United States
  5. Kiersten Green, SUNY New Paltz, United States
  6. Guy Trainin, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, United States
  7. Natalie Milman, George Washington University, United States
Wednesday, April 8 1:45 PM-2:45 PM Room 2 - https://tinyurl.com/room2site

Abstract: Technology infusion within teacher education programs is a complex process. Colleges and schools of education have been challenged to do more in order to prepare candidates to use technology effectively for learning and teaching; however, preparation programs face competing demands complicating efforts at infusion. Examining one population that can impact technology infusion, researchers conducted a Q study to better understand teacher education faculty perspectives about technology infusion. Results of a multi-institutional Q study identified several areas that can inform administrators, educational technology specialists, and other faculty as they work toward greater infusion throughout teacher preparation. This presentation will share results ...