Digital Opportunities Within the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program

A Study of Preservice Teachers' Attitudes and Proficiency in Technology Integration

Bibliographic Data

ID8158609
AuthorsKaron Dragon (University of Alberta), Kim Peacock (University of Alberta), Yvonne Norton (University of Alberta), Evelyn Steinhauer (University of Alberta), Fern Snart (University of Alberta), Mike Carbonaro (University of Alberta), Patricia Boechler (University of Alberta)
Year2012
Volume58
Issue2
Pages263-285
Publication date2012-08-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAlberta Journal of Educational Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0002-4805 • E-ISSN: 1923-1857
PublisherUniversity of Alberta Press (PUBLISHER • CA)
DOI10.55016/ojs/ajer.v58i2.55591
OpenAlexW4399832314
LanguageEN
Citations received1

This article explores changes that occurred in preservice teachers' thinking about the use of educational technology in a post-secondary, Aboriginal, elementary teacher education program. The research explores relationships associated with changes in preservice teachers' attitudes and perceived proficiency with technology integration. Quantitative results indicate significant increases in several attitude constructs as well as overall computer proficiency over the course of the project. Supplemental qualitative analysis reveals participants' perception of technology integration as a contributing factor in this positive change. The findings from this study represent a research effort to better prepare teachers to meet the educational needs of Aboriginal students in a 21st century context

Educational technology · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Teacher education · Technology integration · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Education and Technology Integration · Education Systems and Policy · Medicine · Psychology

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