Preservice Mathematics Teachers' Decision Making in Selection and Evaluation of Educational Digital Resources

• In Event: Cognition, Media, and Learning Outcomes

Abstract

This qualitative study aims to examine decision-making criteria used by 20 preservice teachers (PTs) in selecting and evaluating educational digital resources (EDRs). Each PT evaluated four EDRs using guided prompts. Open coding and text analysis on EDR evaluations were conducted. Results indicate that features of EDRs considered in decision-making process included types of EDRs, pedagogical and maths skill purpose, ready-made or adaptable, interactive or one-way, and cost. Decision-making criteria were the primary benefit holder, function of EDRs, opportunity for improving mathematical skill, affordances, and constraints. Findings urged framing a new generations’ perspective on evaluating EDRs. Ways to support PTs for better informed selection and implementation of EDRs were discussed.

Authors

• Hea-Jin Lee, The Ohio State University - Lima

• Chaereen Han, Seoul National University