Technologies Teacher Educators Model to Pre-Service Teachers in Methods Courses

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify technologies teacher educators familiarize preservice teachers to in teacher education programs in the methods courses. Ninety teacher educators at two Midwestern universities were surveyed and interviewed for the study. Results showed that very few technologies are used by a vast majority of teacher educators. From over 100 types of technologies, results showed 7 as mostly used, 7 moderately used, and over 80 were minimally or not used at all. The study also found that, regardless of experience or tenure, teacher educators model technology similarly. The results have an implication on K-12 teachers, integration technology in their classrooms.