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Case studies have been used successfully as a part of teacher education. There are many possibilities in extending the impact of case studies through the use of technology. Video and the Internet could enable demonstration of more examples, dissemination beyond the walls of the classroom, and discussion between geographically dispersed preservice teachers. Several projects are now investigating the possible ways that technology might enhance or extend text case studies. After exploring four existing products, four essential elements for video case studies are proposed. As video case studies move to the Internet, additional issues arise and these are also explored.
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Cannings, T.R., Talley, S. Multimedia and Online Video Case Studies for Preservice Teacher Preparation. Education and Information Technologies 7, 359–367 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020969723060
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