Media options: a comparison of preservice teachers’ use of video, audio, and print journaling for reflective reading response

Abstract

Preservice teachers were provided with the choice of using print-based, audio, or video journaling to discuss content and connections to assigned reading material for an undergraduate class including weekly field experiences. Three students chose to use Flip Videos, and two students chose to use iPods provided by the educational technology department to record their responses. The nature of the video and audio journals differed qualitatively and quantitatively from the print-based ones, and all students had interesting comments about the new technology, providing insight into teacher education methods.

Keywords:

• reflection
• reflective practice
• personal connections
• technology
• teacher education
• foundational concepts