Preservice Teachers' Knowledge of Learning Technologies

Authors

Shannon Feagin, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Krista Adams, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

Spring 4-2016

Document Type

Poster

Citation

Spring 2016 Research Fair poster, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Comments

Copyright (c) 2016 Shannon Feagin & Krista Adams

Abstract

The question driving my research is as follows: What kind of knowledge do preservice teachers have dealing with learning technologies, and specifically evaluating learning technologies (mobile applications) for classroom use? Learning technologies as defined by Krajcik and Mun (2014), "can involve multimedia, Web-based learning, computer assisted learning, e-books, and other new technology that supports student learning" (p. 337). My goal is to better understand if preservice teachers are prepared to appropriately select mobile applications that will support and enhance student learning their classrooms. This idea is something that has not been addressed to any large degree by current literature or current research.