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In 2007, the case was made through various reports to focus education efforts toward science and engineering. One recent movement within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) areas for education is often under-represented in...

This paper addresses the development of best practices regarding the evolution and implementation of electronic learning communities in the teacher education program at a private Catholic university in the Midwest. Particular emphasis for this best...

Abstract: This virtual poster session proposal addresses an innovative work-in-progress where service learning has been incorporated into an undergraduate educational technology teacher preparation course. Designed in a blended approach, teacher...

Abstract: This virtual brief paper addresses an innovative approach in an undergraduate course where service learning has been incorporated. Designed in a blended approach, teacher candidates in this course participated in online discussions and...

Although many teacher preparation programs embrace the use of electronic portfolios (e-portfolios), making the transition to this new technology can be a challenge for some institutions--affecting students and faculty members in different ways. This ...

Higher education institutions recognize the technology needs of “digital native” learners. However, many institutions have been forced to reduce budgets and make significant cost-saving cuts. With technology and support budgets dwindling, this...

This paper presents a case study addressing the transition of an undergraduate teacher education course from a face-to-face (F2F) delivery mode to an eLearning (E) format. Over a period of three semesters, this study details the evolution of the...

This virtual brief paper addresses an innovative initiative under a $100,000 grant award for teacher planning. The grant’s goals are to increase the ICT skills of pre-service and in-service teachers. This particular initiative has combined four...