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Teachers new to the profession must bring with them the skills needed to integrate technology into their work. Recent studies found preservice programs not providing adequate technology experiences to prepare their students for teaching in 21st Century classrooms. Perceptions on graduates’ preparation to use technology in their own teaching were surveyed. Findings indicate that students who felt prepared, had more experience in methods classes and during student teaching. Respondents indicated a need for experiences with integration strategies, use of application tools and knowledge of a wide range of instructional software. Findings of this nature can assist schools of education as they incorporate technology into existing preservice programs.
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Handler, M.G., Pigott, T. (1995). Technology preparation for preservice teachers: do they feel prepared for 21st century classrooms?. In: Tinsley, J.D., van Weert, T.J. (eds) World Conference on Computers in Education VI. WCCE 1995. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34844-5_97
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