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A Trend Analysis of Computer Literacy Skills of Preservice Teachers During Six Academic Years.
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Sheffield, Caryl J. – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 1998
Analyzes trends in computer-literacy skills of preservice teachers during the period 1991/92 to 1996/97. A significant linear pattern of increasing means was found in word processing, spreadsheet, hardware, operating system software, and the mouse. Analysis provides a perspective on how increasing access to computers in high school translates into…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology
Developing Preservice Teacher's Computer Competencies.
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Valde, Rich; And Others – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 1996
To effectively integrate information technology into classroom activities, preservice teachers must know a variety of computer concepts. Presents a model used to instruct preservice teachers in programming activities based on simulation and interactive learning. Students gained an understanding of computer roles, their programming, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation, Higher Education
Teacher Educators' Uses of Computers in Teaching.
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Wetzel, Keith – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 1993
Discusses ISTE/NCATE (International Society for Technology in Education/National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) computer/technology standards for preservice teachers; summarizes survey results on the use of technology to teach education majors at Arizona State University; and proposes a team approach to faculty preparation for…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accrediting Agencies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Toward Qualitative Assessment of a Computer-Based Simulation in Preservice Field Experience: A Survey Pilot Study.
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Powell, Jack V.; Lord, Linda M. – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 1998
Investigates the computer knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate early childhood majors enrolled in a teaching-methods course which has not historically emphasized the potential of computerized simulation in instruction. Results are discussed in terms of the need to broaden preservice teachers' exposure to computers if they are expected to use…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Integrating Technology into a Teacher Education Program.
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Roberts, Nancy; Ferris, Angeline – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 1994
Describes attempts to integrate computer technology into the preservice teacher education program at Lesley College. Topics discussed include technology goals; faculty attitudes; technology in the schools; technological developments; problems; and factors affecting adoption of computer technology, including the need for faculty to learn more about…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware