Denise L. Lindstrom, Ann D. Thompson, Denise A. Schmidt-Crawford
{"title":"3D printing for building homes: Makerspaces in the real world!","authors":"Denise L. Lindstrom, Ann D. Thompson, Denise A. Schmidt-Crawford","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2022.2034398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2022.2034398","url":null,"abstract":"provide both students and teachers with new tools to support solving real world problems is central to our mission as technology in teacher education professionals. The three articles in this issue of JDLTE support the mission of using technologies to solve problems we commonly encounter as educators. The first article titled, Preservice Special Education Teachers’ Perceptions of a Mixed-Reality Simulation Experiences , provides insight into how teacher educators can incorporate a mixed-reality simulation into classroom practice. Findings report how preservice teacher candidates perceived their performance, tool value, and treatment experiences while participating in a mixed-reality simulation around topics of special education. The article titled, Digital Spaces and Clinical Practice in Teacher Preparation: Current Uses and Future Possibilities , examines how we can use and leverage digital practice spaces (DPSs) in teacher preparation. The authors identify several affordances that suggest DPSs may be a promising tool for incorporating clinical practice experiences into coursework with potential findings that will help bridge the experience gap often found between methods courses and clinical field experiences. Finally, the article titled, Teachers’ Perceptions of Assistive Technology Use for Students with Disabilities , reminds us of the powerful application of using assistive technologies to meet the learning needs of students with disabilities. As this study reveals, we still need additional mech-anisms in place that will adequately prepare preservice and inservice teachers to properly use assistive devices to positively impact classroom practice and application with students. Collectively, these authors have provided more context for teacher educators who are interested in leveraging new and powerful technology to address problems with the end goal being to offer solutions to real world problems.","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"38 1","pages":"2 - 3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41878692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Denise A. Schmidt-Crawford, Denise L. Lindstrom, Ann D. Thompson
{"title":"Moving Online in 2020: Lessons Learned from Successful Virtual Conferences","authors":"Denise A. Schmidt-Crawford, Denise L. Lindstrom, Ann D. Thompson","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1855949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1855949","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"37 1","pages":"4 - 5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1855949","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45106419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Working Together to Boost Teacher Well-Being","authors":"D. McElroy","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1846962","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1846962","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"37 1","pages":"2 - 3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1846962","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47041745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pre-service teachers’ perception of technology competencies based on the new ISTE technology standards","authors":"Eun-Ok Baek, Y. Sung","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1815108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1815108","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract With a plethora of technology available to support teaching and learning, preservice teachers are expected to become well-versed in technology literacy and competencies through their teacher education programs. This study examined preservice teachers’ perceptions of technology competencies, based on newly issued International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators. A mixed-methods design was used to collect data at one of the national universities of education in South Korea. The preservice teachers viewed their current technology education courses as deficient: neither tailored to their technology competency levels, nor strategically aligned with each other. This study suggested that teacher education curricula should be redesigned to offer more and better opportunities for teachers to improve teaching technology skills that can be readily applied to classrooms.","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"37 1","pages":"48 - 64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1815108","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44885525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Argument Mapping Supported with Peer Feedback on Pre-Service Teachers' Argumentation Skills","authors":"Beyza Uçar, Yasemin Demiraslan Çevik","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1815107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1815107","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study aims to explore the effect of argument maps supported with peer feedback on pre-service teachers’ argumentation skills. The participants consisted of 43 (21 female, 22 male) pre-service teachers studying at the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies. There were two groups as experiment (n = 23) and control (20) in the research. The learners in the control condition developed arguments individually about teaching methods through argument maps. Similar to the control group, those in the experimental condition first accomplished the argument mapping tasks. Later, they performed peer feedback activity. Both quantitative and qualitative analyzes were conducted to gain a deep insight into the effect of these interventions on pre-service teachers’ argumentation skills. The results showed that both control and experimental groups’ argumentation skills improved statistically significant. Additionally, we found using argument maps with peer feedback gives more positive results compared to the only argument mapping.","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"37 1","pages":"6 - 29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1815107","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47112396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Instructor qualities and student success in higher education online courses","authors":"Anna Martin","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1815106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1815106","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract As both universities and students demonstrate an increasing interest in offering and taking online courses, a better understanding of the causes of student outcomes, such as student achievement has become increasingly important. This study investigated an additional variable, the role of the teacher, which has been hidden within and in many instances even left out of previous studies. A multivariate linear regression indicated that the instructor qualities of years of experience, level of education and practical experience predicted 5.6% of student achievement, while an instructor’s level of training predicted 2.1% of student achievement in online courses of higher education. Although the amount at which these teacher qualities make up the overall formula for student success is small, this study has added to our understanding of additional factors impacting student success in higher education online courses.","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"37 1","pages":"65 - 80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1815106","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47068371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ann D. Thompson, Denise L. Lindstrom, Denise A. Schmidt-Crawford
{"title":"COVID-19 Era: A Time for Us to Lead!","authors":"Ann D. Thompson, Denise L. Lindstrom, Denise A. Schmidt-Crawford","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1813238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1813238","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 crisis has pushed the field of distance education rapidly onto the national stage. The necessity for distance education now exists for teachers and classrooms from Pre-K through gradua...","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"36 1","pages":"204 - 205"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1813238","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46807747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anne T. Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Yin-Chan Liao, Michael Karlin, Ya-Huei Lu, A. Ding, Meize Guo
{"title":"Year-long implementation of a research-based technology integration professional development coaching model in an elementary school","authors":"Anne T. Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Yin-Chan Liao, Michael Karlin, Ya-Huei Lu, A. Ding, Meize Guo","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1804494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1804494","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This multiple case study describes a year-long implementation of a research-based coaching model designed to support changes in elementary teachers’ technology integration practices. We examined coaches’ perceptions of the model through the use of coaches’ questionnaires, reflection notes, and meeting notes. Teachers’ coaching experiences were also examined through end-of-year interviews. We identified successes (relationships with teachers, ability to provide personalized support, and teacher change) and challenges (time, technology difficulties, relationships, and collaboration challenges). The primary lessons learned from the coaches’ experiences with the research-based PD focused on (1) the impact of personalized support, (2) the relationships between teachers and coaches, and (3) development of the coaches’ knowledge.","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"36 1","pages":"206 - 220"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1804494","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43941709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preservice teachers’ use of a translation app with dual language learners","authors":"Rae K. Ross, Vickie E. Lake, Amber H. Beisly","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1800536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1800536","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article explores preservice teachers’ (PSTs), use of a translation app with dual language learners (DLLs). The TPACK (technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge) framework serves as the conceptual framework for the study in order to explore how PSTs integrated technology use with their current pedagogical and content knowledge. The PSTs taught three lessons in which they integrated the Speak & Translate app (S&T). After each lesson, the PSTs completed a reflection that focused on the use, successes, and challenges of the app integration. Through qualitative coding methods, the results revealed that PSTs primarily used the app to translate key vocabulary. The results also revealed positive changes in DLLs’ engagement and behaviors when the app was used. Further investigation into PSTs’ use of translation apps with DLLs holds promising potential for successful technology integration in the school setting.","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"37 1","pages":"86 - 98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1800536","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47319325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using a multidimensional approach to examine TPACK among teacher candidates","authors":"H. Wen, V. Shinas","doi":"10.1080/21532974.2020.1804493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2020.1804493","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) conceptual framework captures the complex nature of teacher knowledge essential for effective teaching in the digital age. TPACK is difficult to assess, however, particularly among teacher candidates whose pedagogical knowledge is developing. This study aimed to examine multiple ways to assess teacher candidates’ TPACK development and its application in response to a technology-focused coursework. Using a mixed-method, multi-assessment design, the study sampled 26 teacher candidates enrolled in a graduate-level course. TPACK survey at two time points and multiple course artifacts including course reflection, lesson delivery reflection and unit plan design were used for analysis. Quantitative survey data pointed to the significant growth in all domains of TPACK except for PK. Qualitative reflection data revealed themes supporting the growth in key TPACK domains. However, unit plan analysis revealed some inconsistency with the self-reported survey results, showing the limitation of TPACK survey. Unit plan data revealed variability and limited application of TPACK knowledge among teacher candidates who reported biggest TPACK growth, suggesting the necessity for providing more opportunities for acquiring TPACK in meaningful application. The study extends earlier research findings about the necessity of using multiple sources of information to assess teacher candidates’ TPACK development.","PeriodicalId":52191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education","volume":"37 1","pages":"30 - 47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21532974.2020.1804493","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46551635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}