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Technology Collaboratives for Simultaneous Renewal in Teacher Education Denise A. Schmidt Ann D. Thompson Iowa State University PT3 Collaborative Exchange Arizona State University April 24, 2001. Simultaneous Renewal.
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Technology Collaboratives for Simultaneous Renewal in Teacher Education Denise A. Schmidt Ann D. Thompson Iowa State University PT3 Collaborative Exchange Arizona State University April 24, 2001
Simultaneous Renewal “What comes first, good schools or good teacher education programs? The answer is that both must come together. The long-term solution - unfortunately, there is no quick one - is to renew the two together.” -(Goodlad, 1994, p.2) Use an approach that involves technology integration initiatives and strategies that impact the entire educational process. Focused on change and renewal in an organization as it relates to faculty, teacher and student development
Comprehensive Approach Variety of Technology Integration Efforts -Building upon previous successes • Faculty Development: Mentoring • Field Experiences:Building Collaborations • Project Opportunity (Preservice Cohort Model) • Curriculum Redesign • In-depth Preparation: Educational Computing Minor • Extra-curricular Activity: The Educational Computing Club (TECC)
Technology Collaboratives Vision - use technology as a tool to facilitate renewal in both a teacher education program and K-12 schools. Focus - establish a collaborative learning community where expertise and resources are shared; rethink the use of technology in classrooms • TechCo Cohort (preservice teachers) • Technology Scholars (teacher education faculty) • K-12 Teacher Collaborations & Staff Development • Master Teacher (from partner school) • Field Experiences (earlier and more often)
Strategies for Success Apple, Inc. Apple Inc. Tech Scholars R e TechCo Cohort Simultaneous e w a l Engineering AEA Master Teacher Inservice Teachers
Implementing the Model Model is a framework that provides opportunities for educators to learn about and use technology in classrooms. • Teacher education faculty component • Began 10 years ago (1991) • One-on-one student/faculty mentoring model • Technology scholars • Inservice teacher component • Began 3 years ago (Fall 1998) • Enhanced staff development opportunities • Preservice teacher component • Began this past year (Fall 2000) • Extensive field-based learning opportunities
Fall Semester Field Experience (1) Educ. Foundations (3) Lit. for Children (3) Biological Science (3) Area of Endorsement (3) Amer. History/Gov. (3) Spring Semester Strategies in Teaching (2) Strategies Practicum (1) Toying w/ Technology (3) Educ. Psych (3) Child Development (3) Communications Op. (3) TechCo Curriculum: Year 1 (Sophomore Year)
1st Field Experience First peek! Seminar & Observation
Teaching the ‘First’ Lesson Accomplishment Frightened Relief Confidence Improvements Nervous Celebrate
Toying with Technology Focus on Problem-based Learning
Research and Evaluation 0. Care 5. Extend 1. Relate 6. Renew 4. Try 2. Examine 3. Acquire The Stages of Planned Change Havelock & Zlotolow, 1995
Strategies for Success For more information about TechCo: ctltlabs.educ.iastate.edu/techco/ “There must be a continuous process of educational renewal in which colleges and universities join schools, as equal partners, in the simultaneous renewal of school and the education of educators.” -(Goodlad, 1994, p.2)