An Inquiry-Based Approach to the Integration of Digital Technologies in a Preservice Teacher Education Program

• In Event: Pedagogical Approaches to Preservice Teacher Preparation on the Use of Technology

Abstract

The purpose of this research study was to investigate if and how an inquiry-based approach to digital technology integration could be utilized in a pre-service teacher education program. All students enrolled in an educational technology course during the winter 2013 semester completed an inquiry-based learning project related to the integration of digital technologies in their future teaching practice. Through blog postings, an online survey, and a face-to-face focus group the study participants indicated that this approach to technology integration is useful when teachers provide a big picture orientation, use clear guidelines and scaffold the process, ensure that students make careful and informed topic selection, facilitate weekly technology instruction related to the project, and incorporate digital storytelling to convey the results.

Author

• Norman Davis Vaughan, Mount Royal University