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Learning in Context: Technology Integration in a Teacher Preparation Program Informed by Situated Learning Theory
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Bell, Randy L.; Maeng, Jennifer L.; Binns, Ian C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2013
This investigation explores the effectiveness of a teacher preparation program aligned with situated learning theory on preservice science teachers' use of technology during their student teaching experiences. Participants included 26 preservice science teachers enrolled in a 2-year Master of Teaching program. A specific program goal was to…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Teacher Education Programs, Learning Theories, Preservice Teachers
Learning about Technology: Family vs. Peer Pairings.
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Heller, Patricia; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Presents two studies designed to determine whether middle school-aged children's attitudes and content achievement are different when they take a technology course with their parents or with their peers. Indicates that parents have little affect in helping their children learn about technology or attitudes about computers. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Junior High Schools
ENLIST Micros: Training Science Teachers to Use Microcomputers.
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Baird, William E.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Describes and evaluates science teachers' implementation of microcomputers at a field-test site that was part of a program to encourage literacy of science teachers in the use of microcomputers (ENLIST-Micros). Discusses why only 33 percent of the teachers used computers one year after the training. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science