This document discusses integrating technology into an education curriculum. It proposes weaving technology practices into existing coursework so that teacher candidates are prepared for digital teaching and learning. The goal is not to make technology an add-on, but to fully immerse students to enhance teaching and learning. A multi-year plan was created to gradually integrate technology into freshman through senior level courses. Student surveys found that integrating technology over multiple years, rather than in one standalone course, helped students better retain and apply what they learned. Faculty and students work together, with guidance given to apply technology lessons and activities in field experiences.

1. Integrating Technology into the Existing Education Curriculum 1 Faculty Development Workshop August 25, 2009 Beth Moore, Franklin College bmoore@franklincollege.edu

2. The Driving Question Became… What is the most effective method to infuse and integrate technology into existing course curriculum within the education courses to promote authentic teaching and learning? August 2009 2

3. Integration Philosophy To weave technology practices into course curriculum, so that teacher candidates are prepared for the digital revolution in teaching. To go beyond basic instruction into a more hands-on approach by deeply exploring potential tools and practices forteaching and learning. To integrate technology in such a manner that it does not become just an “add-on” in teaching and learning, but immerse teacher candidates to cultivate learning and/or enhance their teaching. August 2009 3

4. Integration Process Planning (2005) Freshmen (2006) Sophomores (2007) Juniors (2008) Seniors (2009) The plan is a work-in-progress with all faculty members input. 4 August 2009

5. Junior & Senior Education Majors Survey: Spring 2009 Juniors: 20/Elem. Seniors: 20 Elem./10 Sec. August 2009 5

6. Here’s what some students said… “Having it put into classes has helped more than one semester in the fall of the sophomore year. I retain it better.” “I already knew a lot about technology, but the new stuff I did learn I had no where to apply it in a stand-alone course.” “I think for technology integration to be really successful, there needs to be more exposure and more opportunities to practice with it.” “I think that a stand-alone technology course would be beneficial if it was later in the college years. I feel like I would have benefitted more if this was the case.” August 2009 6

7. August 2009 7 Both work together to create authentic teaching & learning experiences in course assignments. Students Faculty Technology Integration In Franklin College’s Teacher Education Program Guidance is given to students in developing lessons/activities appropriate for field experiences. Students demonstrate technology integration in lessons/activities. FieldExperiences Action Plan

8. August 2009 8

9. Summary “If we hang back out or fear, we−and the teachers we prepare for the classroom−will be distant figures in this century’s rearview mirror.” −Michele Knobel. (June/July 2009 ). Edutopia. “Hungry for Help”, p. 32. August 2009 9