Share Paper: Implications of Hands-on Technological Creation Experiences and TPACK Assessments for Preservice Teacher Education

  1. Takahisa Furuta, University of Gunma, Japan
  2. Gerald Knezek, University of North Texas, United States
  3. Rhonda Christensen, Institute for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning, University of North Texas, United States
Wednesday, June 24 5:15-5:30 PM Room 8

Abstract: In this study, we examined responses from eleven preservice technology teachers who experienced hands-on technological creation of educational artifacts. The measurement instruments were the Technological and Pedagogical Knowledge assessment instruments by Schmidt et al (2009) plus 22 items focusing on participant thoughts about the creation processes. While the results suggested that the most significant predictor of technology integration into the classroom was awareness regarding assessment of learners’ performance, preservice teachers’ disposition / aptitude for technology were indicated to be also strong predictors of technology integration into the classroom.