Changing Teacher Education Faculty

Abstract

This study evaluates a Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology (PT³) project that endeavored to improve teacher educators’ uses of technology so as to influence future teachers. This PT³ project sought to build on a foundation of key characteristics of teacher education programs thought to be exemplary in the use of technology throughout their programs. The authors evaluate the progress of teacher educators in the integration of technology in their classes. The data analysis reveals that a critical mass of faculty used technology with students in their courses and that the uses were aligned with the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS•T).

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Keith Wetzel

Keith Wetzel is a professor of Educational Technology at Arizona State University West. He was the principal investigator for the ASUWest PT³ Project. His research interests include profesional development and the change process.

Mia Kim Williams

Mia Kim Williams is a lecturer in Educational Technology at Arizona State University West. She was the educational technology specialist working with College of Education faculty for the ASUW PT³ project. Her research interests include assessment of teacher competencies using electronic portfolios and teacher preparation for technology integration in the K–12 Classroom. She can be reached at [email protected].