Can a Methods Course Make a Difference? Preservice Teachers, the NETS*T, and 21st Century Skills

• In Event: TED - Teachers as Designers

Short Description

In unification with the convention theme, Learning, Design, and Technology, this presentation shares a study on the impact of a methods course designed to improve preservice teachers’ efficacy to perform the ISTE NETS*T and ability to promote development of 21st century learning skills. Presenters will share the technology-integration learning exercises from the course as well as a list of the Web 2.0 technologies practiced. Attendees are invited to discuss share successful practices from their institution.

Authors

• Jennifer Banas, Northeastern Illnois University

• Cindy York, Northern Illinois University