Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation

Richard Hartshorne (University of Central Florida, USA), Tina L. Heafner (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA) and Teresa Petty (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

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DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1906-7, ISBN13: 9781466619067, ISBN10: 1466619066, EISBN13: 9781466619074

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Hartshorne, Richard, Tina L. Heafner and Teresa Petty. "Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation." IGI Global, 2013. 1-569. Web. 19 Jun. 2013. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-1906-7

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Hartshorne, R., Heafner, T. L., & Petty, T. (2013). Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation (pp. 1-569). doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-1906-7

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Hartshorne, Richard, Tina L. Heafner and Teresa Petty. "Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation." 1-569 (2013), accessed June 19, 2013. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-1906-7

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While online learning has become pervasive in many fields in higher education, it has been adopted somewhat slower in teacher education. In addition, more research is needed to empirically evaluate the effectiveness of online education in teacher preparation.

Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation presents information about current online practices and research in teacher education programs, and explores the opportunities, methods, and issues surrounding technologically innovative opportunities in teacher preparation. It presents empirical evidence of teacher candidate learning and assessment in the context of various online aspects of teacher licensure.

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The Journey from Dissenter to Advocate: Insights Gained while Teaching Online (pages 1-15)

Terry S. Atkinson (East Carolina University, USA)

This chapter details the experiences of a university professor whose perspectives shifted from one of initial dissent to eventual advocacy for online learning as a d... Sample PDF | More details...

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Remote Observation of Graduate Interns: A Look at the Process Four Years Later (pages 16-37)

Teresa Petty (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Tina L. Heafner (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Richard Hartshorne (University of Central Florida, USA)

The Remote Observation of Graduate Interns (ROGI) is a method crafted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte that allows graduate interns co... Sample PDF | More details...

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Perceptions of Preparation of Online Alternative Licensure Teacher Candidates (pages 38-58)

M. Joyce Brigman (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Teresa Petty (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

This chapter seeks to investigate the perceived sense of preparation for the classroom that leads to teacher effectiveness. The focus of this chapter is an explorati... Sample PDF | More details...

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Virtually Unprepared: Examining the Preparation of K-12 Online Teachers (pages 60-81)

Michael K. Barbour (Wayne State University, USA), Jason Siko (Grand Valley State University, USA), Elizabeth Gross (Wayne State University, USA), Kecia Waddell (Wayne State University, USA)

At present, there are very few examples of the preparation of teachers for the online environment in teacher education. Even more unfortunate is that less than 40% o... Sample PDF | More details...

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Teaching and Assessing Problem Solving in Online Collaborative Environment (pages 82-97)

Yigal Rosen (University of Haifa, Israel), Rikki Rimor (Open University of Israel, Israel)

Online teacher programs are diverse in their models, expressing a variety of learning objectives, pedagogies, technological platforms, and evaluation methods. Promot... Sample PDF | More details...

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Online Teacher Education: A Case Study from New Zealand (pages 98-119)

Anne Yates (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

This chapter reports a study which examined experiences of nine beginning teachers who completed their initial teacher education in the online mode. The study invest... Sample PDF | More details...

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Training Teachers for Virtual Classrooms: A Description of an Experimental Course in Online Pedagogy (pages 120-143)

Wayne Journell (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA), Melissa Walker Beeson (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA), Jerad J. Crave (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA), Miguel Gomez (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA), Jayme Nixon Linton (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA), Mary O. Taylor (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA)

The increased demand for online instruction within higher and K-12 education has created a need for teacher education programs to provide pre-service and practicing... Sample PDF | More details...

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Promoting Collaborative Learning in Online Teacher Education (pages 145-166)

Vassiliki I. Zygouris-Coe (University of Central Florida, USA)

Online learning continues to grow as a learning option for millions of students in US colleges and universities. Collaboration plays an important role in student lea... Sample PDF | More details...

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Creating Virtual Collaborative Learning Experiences for Aspiring Teachers (pages 167-180)

David M. Dunaway (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)

Finding time for reflection and collaboration presents challenges for teachers. Combined with this are feelings of isolation from colleagues. Web 2.0 tools can assis... Sample PDF | More details...

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Cyber-Place Learning in an Online Teacher Preparation Program: Engaging Learning Opportunities through Collaborations and Facilitation of Learning (pages 181-196)

Victoria M. Cardullo (University of Central Florida, USA)

Learning and technology skills required for the 21st century can be developed through online pre-service teaching preparation programs. This chapter is an explorator... Sample PDF | More details...

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Differentiating Instruction for Adult Learners in an Online Environment (pages 198-215)

Dixie Massey (University of Washington, USA)

Teacher education courses offered online are becoming increasingly common. Unfortunately, few instructors of online teacher education courses have specific preparati... Sample PDF | More details...

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Teacher Education in Online Contexts: Course Design and Learning Experiences to Facilitate Literacy Instruction for Teacher Candidates (pages 216-243)

Salika A. Lawrence (William Paterson University, USA)

Teacher candidates in online courses engage in authentic learning to foster 21st-century practices similar to those of their K–12 students, namely information and te... Sample PDF | More details...

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Putting Multiliteracies into Practice in Teacher Education: Tools for Teaching and Learning in a Flat World (pages 244-263)

D. Bruce Taylor (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Lindsay Sheronick Yearta (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

While technology has always played a role in teaching and learning, with the advent of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), schools have struggled to keep... Sample PDF | More details...

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(Re)Assessing Student Thinking in Online Threaded Discussions (pages 265-280)

Felicia Saffold (University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, USA)

A teacher educator examines the level of critical thinking of her preservice teachers participating in an urban education course through online discussions. The obje... Sample PDF | More details...

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Investigation of Blended versus Fully Web-Based Instruction for Pre-Teacher Candidates in a Large Section Special Education Survey Course (pages 281-297)

Chris O’Brien (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Shaqwana M. Freeman (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), John Beattie (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), LuAnn Jordan (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Richard Hartshorne (University of Central Florida, USA)

This chapter summarizes the results of a quasi-experiment conducted to determine the relative effectiveness of preparing pre-teacher education university students us... Sample PDF | More details...

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Examining Student Behaviors in and Perceptions of Traditional Field-Based and Virtual Models of Early Field Experiences (pages 298-316)

Hyo-Jeong So (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore), Emily Hixon (Purdue University Calumet, USA)

The purpose of this study was to explore preservice teachers’ behaviors in and perceptions of traditional field-based and virtual models of early field experiences.... Sample PDF | More details...

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Preparing Pre-Service Secondary English Language Arts Teachers to Support Literacy Learning with Interactive Online Technologies (pages 318-334)

Luke Rodesiler (University of Florida, USA), Barbara G. Pace (University of Florida, USA)

In this chapter, the authors present the framework and methods they employ to integrate online learning opportunities into an English teacher education program at a... Sample PDF | More details...

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Designing and Teaching an Online Elementary Mathematics Methods Course: Promises, Barriers, and Implications (pages 335-356)

Drew Polly (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

This chapter discusses a longitudinal examination of a mathematics methods course for teacher candidates taught in hybrid and a 100% asynchronous online format. Usin... Sample PDF | More details...

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Taking Action Research in Teacher Education Online: Exploring the Possibilities (pages 357-374)

Nancy Fichtman Dana (University of Florida, USA), Desi Krell (University of Florida, USA), Rachel Wolkenhauer (University of Florida, USA)

The systematic, intentional study by teachers of their own classroom practice is critical for powerful professional development. Action research, or practitioner inq... Sample PDF | More details...

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ARTI: An Online Tool to Support Teacher Action Research for Technology Integration (pages 375-391)

Kara Dawson (University of Florida, USA), Cathy Cavanaugh (Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), Albert D. Ritzhaupt (University of Florida, USA)

Action research is recognized as a powerful tool for professional development and teacher preparation (Cochran-Smith & Lytle, 2009; Zeichner, 2003) and teachers requ... Sample PDF | More details...

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Improving Student Learning in a Fully Online Teacher Leadership Program: A Design-Based Approach (pages 392-415)

Scott L. Day (University of Illinois Springfield, USA), Leonard Bogle (University of Illinois Springfield, USA), Karen Swan (University of Illinois Springfield, USA), Daniel Matthews (University of Illinois Springfield, USA), Emily Boles (University of Illinois Springfield, USA)

This chapter describes how faculty in a fully online Master’s program in teacher leadership are using a design-based approach, grounded in theory and informed by dat... Sample PDF | More details...

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Puttering, Tinkering, Building, and Making: A Constructionist Approach to Online Instructional Simulation Games (pages 417-436)

Joseph R. Feinberg (Georgia State University, USA), Audrey H. Schewe (Georgia State University, USA), Christopher D. Moore (Georgia State University, USA), Kevin R. Wood (Gwinnett County Public Schools, USA)

Instructional simulation games are models of the real world that allow students to interact with events and objects that are normally inaccessible within a classroom... Sample PDF | More details...

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Teacher Education with simSchool (pages 437-453)

David Gibson (Curveshift, USA)

This chapter introduces an innovative online learning platform for the preparation of teachers through simulations, which addresses some of the systemic challenges o... Sample PDF | More details...

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Windows into Teaching and Learning: Uncovering the Potential for Meaningful Remote Field Experiences in Distance Teacher Education (pages 454-475)

Tina L. Heafner (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Michelle Plaisance (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)

Windows into Teaching and Learning (WiTL), a project conceived and actualized by authors situated in a large urban university in the southeastern region of the Unite... Sample PDF | More details...

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Reviews and Testimonials

Hartshorne (educational technology, U. of Central Florida) et al. bring together educators and education and educational technology scholars from the US, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, New Zealand, and Israel for 24 chapters on the use of web-based tools for training teachers. They present information about current practices and research in online teacher education programs, as well as opportunities, methods, and issues involved in implementing them; evidence of student and pre-service teacher learning and assessment in the context of these programs; and current research related to online practices in programs and technology tools to support learning outcomes. They discuss the evolution of pedagogical beliefs and practice for online instruction; the development of a remote online observation process of pre-service teachers; a comparison of online and face-to-face programs; initiatives to formalize online teaching; collaborative learning; an experimental course in online pedagogy; the use of Web 2.0 tools in cooperative learning; literacy education in online learning; instructional models; online teaching and learning practices for English language arts, math, action research, and teacher leadership courses; and innovative practices like instructional simulation games and remote field experiences.

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Topics Covered

Best Practice Case Studies
Collaborative Online Learning
Distance Education
E-Learning
Institutional Policies
Instructional Design
Instructional Models
Internationalization
Learning Theory and Online Learning
Online Teacher Education

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Author(s)/Editor(s) Biography

Richard Hartshorne is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Central Florida. He earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida. At the University of Central Florida, his teaching focuses on the integration of technology into the educational landscape, as well as instructional design and development. His research interests primarily involve the production and effective integration of instructional technology into the teaching and learning environment. The major areas of his research interest are rooted in online teaching and learning, technology and teacher education, and the integration of emerging technology into the K-Post-secondary curriculum. His articles have appeared in such publications as Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, Journal of Computing in Higher Education, Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, The Internet and Higher Education, The Journal of Educational Computing Research, and others. He has also authored numerous book chapters and serves in editorial capacities for a number of journals in the field of educational technology.

Tina L. Heafner, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor of Social Studies in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her administrative responsibilities include coordinating the M.Ed. in Secondary Education and the Minor in Secondary Education. Tina's teaching and research focus on promoting effective practices in social studies and teacher education such as technology integration, content literacy development, and service learning. Other research interests include policy and curriculum issues in social studies, online teaching and learning, and the impact of content-based applications of emerging technologies for K-12 learners. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, Journal of Computing in Higher Education, Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education Journal of Social Studies Research, The Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, and Theory and Research in Social Studies Education. She is the co-author of Targeted Vocabulary Strategies for Secondary Social Studies, Strategic Reading in World History, and Strategic Reading in U.S. History.

Teresa M. Petty is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She also serves as the department’s coordinator of online programs. Teresa earned her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, her teaching focuses on instructional design, teacher leadership, and instructional methods in the middle and secondary mathematics classroom. Her research interests include teacher attraction/retention in high-need schools, online teaching/learning, and National Board Certification.

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