Integrating Technology into the Existing Education Curriculum

Submitted By: Dr. Beth Moore
Lead Presenter: Dr. Beth A. Moore
Scheduled For: Wednesday @ 11:00 AM in Water Oaks I
Session Type: Session - Presentation (includes keynote & business mtg)
Preferred Paper Track: Peer-Reviewed Paper Track
Target Audience: Education Faculty, Technology Coordinators, Instructional Technology Personnel

Abstract:

How can technology be integrated into the existing curriculum for pre-service teachers, so they see the real benefits of using technology to enhance and extend the everyday task of designing lessons and teaching students? Technology has not only become such an integral part of our daily lives, but elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide are integrating technology into the classrooms and schools at a record pace. Pre-service teachers need to be prepared to teach students using the most up-to-date software, hardware, and have a familiarity pertaining to a variety of tools available to promote learning in the classroom to prepare students for the future. We have designed a technology plan to address these issues, so our pre-service teachers are prepared for their field experiences and teaching upon graduation. The purpose, various aspects/components, and pros and cons associated with the technology plan will be the focus of the presentation.

Presenter Bio: Beth Moore, Assistant Professor of Education, has been full-time at Franklin College for five years. Along with her teaching duties she is activity in campus activities and has been one of the person’s instrumental in designing and implementing the Education Department’s Technology Plan. Prior to Franklin College, Beth was an elementary education teacher for twenty-five years, traveled as a consultant with School Renaissance, and was very involved in the school community.