The Application of Computer, Digital, and Telecommunications Technologies to the Clinical Preparation of Teachers

Book Title

Developing technology-rich teacher education programs : key issues

Authors

Adriana L. Medina, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Maryann Tatum Tobin, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Paola Pilonieta, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Lina Lopez Chiappone, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
William E. Blanton, University of Miami

Document Type

Book Chapter

ISBN

9781466600140

Publication Date

1-2012

Description

Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is becoming common place in the preparation of teachers. This chapter will focus on the application of CMC and will provide insight on how technology can be used in P-12 classrooms and potentially impact student learning. The purpose of the chapter is to: (a) describe the development, implementation, outcomes, and sustainability of a pre-service teacher (PST) supervision model arranged around digital technology and telecommunications, providing supervision and support for PSTs engaged in a student teaching internship, and (b) to discuss how the technology utilized may later be utilized by participating PSTs in their future classrooms (specifically videoconferencing, instant messaging, video sharing, and the critical analysis and reflection of current practices). The authors created a virtual-geographical third space in the form of a Teaching Lab that was mediated with a multimedia platform and designed around the principle of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). The authors also provided opportunities for PSTs to interact within that space for reflection and the sharing of best practices.

Publisher

IGI Global

City

Hershey, PA

First Page

480

Last Page

498

Additional Information

Editors: Drew Polly, Clif Mims, & Kay A. Persichitte

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction | Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development

NSUWorks Citation

Medina, Adriana L.; Tobin, Maryann Tatum; Pilonieta, Paola; Chiappone, Lina Lopez; and Blanton, William E., "The Application of Computer, Digital, and Telecommunications Technologies to the Clinical Preparation of Teachers" (2012). Faculty Books and Book Chapters. 1.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_facbooks/1

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