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Integrating Instructional Technology Into A Teacher Education Program: A Three Tiered Approach, Elizabeth Truesdell, Rebecca Birch Jan 2015

Integrating Instructional Technology Into A Teacher Education Program: A Three Tiered Approach, Elizabeth Truesdell, Rebecca Birch

Elizabeth Truesdell

This project description examines how a teacher education program integrated new instructional technology through the creation of a Technology Facilitator position in the department. The project proceeded through a three-tiered system of learning "literacy" to establish a knowledge base amongst faculty members, "augmenting" required courses to model the use of instructional technology, and finally the "transformation" of the credential program where the activity of learning can only be accomplished through leveraging technology. As a professional program housed in a liberal arts institution, this project combines aspects of the essential learning outcomes of the 21st century with the professional skills required …

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Integrating Instructional Technology Into The Classroom: A Three-Tiered Approach, B. Brown, R. Michaels, S. Roshandel, Elizabeth Truesdell Sep 2013

Integrating Instructional Technology Into The Classroom: A Three-Tiered Approach, B. Brown, R. Michaels, S. Roshandel, Elizabeth Truesdell

Elizabeth Truesdell

Coordinators of three teacher education programs (Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Special Education) describe their collaborative work to align their programs and to address 21st century skills.

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Integrating Instructional Technology Into A Teacher Education Program: A Three-Tiered Approach, Elizabeth Truesdell Jul 2013

Integrating Instructional Technology Into A Teacher Education Program: A Three-Tiered Approach, Elizabeth Truesdell

Elizabeth Truesdell

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Ctc Program Assessment Document For Multiple And Single Subject Preliminary Credential Program Standards., B. Brown, R. Michaels, E. Truesdell, L. Ray, R. Webster Dec 2012

Ctc Program Assessment Document For Multiple And Single Subject Preliminary Credential Program Standards., B. Brown, R. Michaels, E. Truesdell, L. Ray, R. Webster

Elizabeth Truesdell

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Organizational Science In Education: An Exploration Of Teacher Leaders’ Experiences With Educational Stakeholders, Elizabeth Truesdell Mar 2009

Organizational Science In Education: An Exploration Of Teacher Leaders’ Experiences With Educational Stakeholders, Elizabeth Truesdell

Elizabeth Truesdell

While scholars argue the benefits of developing teacher leaders, the push toward higher accountability has forced teachers to focus on increased test scores and teaching standards. The field of organizational science has studied how changing organizational climates can alter stakeholders'expectations of leaders. Using the lens of stakeholder leadership, this mixed method study explored the influence of mandated reform efforts on teacher leaders, and the impact of the changing organizational climate on their roles and behaviors. Findings indicate that the organizational climate of schools has resulted in pressure to achieve on tests and less respect, positive feedback and cooperation from surrounding …

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Teachers Talk About Mandates: The Innovators And The Victims, Elizabeth Truesdell Mar 2007

Teachers Talk About Mandates: The Innovators And The Victims, Elizabeth Truesdell

Elizabeth Truesdell

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An Issue Of Academic Freedom: Balancing Innovation With The Standards, Elizabeth Truesdell Jan 2007

An Issue Of Academic Freedom: Balancing Innovation With The Standards, Elizabeth Truesdell

Elizabeth Truesdell

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Way Of Being, Not Doing: The Influence Of An Innovative Writing Project On Teacher’S Adaptation To Mandates, Elizabeth Truesdell Mar 2006

Way Of Being, Not Doing: The Influence Of An Innovative Writing Project On Teacher’S Adaptation To Mandates, Elizabeth Truesdell

Elizabeth Truesdell

​A growing number of scholars suggest that educational reform efforts are needed that encourage teachers to become leaders and pursue instructional innovation. Public concern over school accountability has forced educators to question how to achieve those goals while complying with the demands of mandated reform. This exploratory case study analyzed the perspectives of six teachers who participated in a professional development reform effort that emphasizes collaboration and innovation. The study sought to understand how teachers changed and adapted project learnings within the context of reform mandates. The themes developed indicated that the professional development did not reinvent their teaching; it …

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Way Of Being, Not Doing: The Influence Of An Innovative Writing Project On Teacher’S Adaptation To Mandates, Elizabeth Truesdell Nov 2005

Way Of Being, Not Doing: The Influence Of An Innovative Writing Project On Teacher’S Adaptation To Mandates, Elizabeth Truesdell

Elizabeth Truesdell

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