Poster #26 - Supporting Preservice Teachers' Technology Integration Through Design Thinking

• In Event: 61.072 - MTCC Poster Session 13
  In Poster Session: 61.072-3 - Division K: Preservice Teacher Education Coursework Poster Section

Abstract

This paper reports on the outcomes of a semester-long teacher education technology integration course framed by design thinking. We explore the extent to which a design thinking approach to technology integration increased pre-service teachers’ confidence in their abilities to integrate technology effectively and use a design thinking approach. Results indicate that this approach can help improve pre-service teachers’ confidence with design thinking and digital technology. This preliminary study demonstrates encouraging results for rethinking teacher education coursework and preparing teachers for effective integration of technology.

Authors

• James Rutter, University of Virginia

• Emily A. Barton, University of Virginia

• Faith Peddie, University of Virginia

• Jamee Dion

• Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia