Enhancing teacher preparation: Assist Faculty with Navigating emerging technologies
Location
Zoom
Start Date
20-5-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
20-5-2025 10:15 AM
Description
With the rapid advancement of technology, it is essential to equip teacher candidates with the confidence and skills needed to navigate emerging technologies. By doing so, they can better prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of an ever-evolving world. To achieve this, targeted professional development is urgently needed to strengthen teacher educators' technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK), ensuring that future teachers are well-prepared for technology-rich classrooms.
This panel discussion explores the implementation of a collaborative TPACK framework to promote equitable technology integration in teacher education programs. Panelists—including faculty members who teach teaching methods courses and an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) faculty representative from the Department of Education—will share best practices, challenges, and strategies for effectively integrating digital tools across diverse learning environments. The discussion will highlight the vital role of collaboration between methods course instructors and technology experts in designing and implementing technology-enhanced instructional practices that align with the TPACK framework.
Attendees will gain actionable strategies for implementing collaborative technology integration in teacher preparation programs. This session will also offer opportunities to connect with peers and explore ways to integrate emerging technologies, such as AI and interactive digital tools, to enhance instruction. By the end, participants will leave with practical ideas and resources to strengthen teacher readiness in digital literacy, ensuring future educators are equipped to use technology equitably and effectively to support all learners.
Recommended Citation
Kim, Seung; Augsburger, Deb; Lee, Hyeseong; Yu, Hae Min; and Sturm, Elizabeth, "Enhancing teacher preparation: Assist Faculty with Navigating emerging technologies" (2025). May Institute. 2.
https://digitalcommons.lewisu.edu/may-institute/2025/day_1/2
Enhancing teacher preparation: Assist Faculty with Navigating emerging technologies
Zoom
With the rapid advancement of technology, it is essential to equip teacher candidates with the confidence and skills needed to navigate emerging technologies. By doing so, they can better prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of an ever-evolving world. To achieve this, targeted professional development is urgently needed to strengthen teacher educators' technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK), ensuring that future teachers are well-prepared for technology-rich classrooms.
This panel discussion explores the implementation of a collaborative TPACK framework to promote equitable technology integration in teacher education programs. Panelists—including faculty members who teach teaching methods courses and an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) faculty representative from the Department of Education—will share best practices, challenges, and strategies for effectively integrating digital tools across diverse learning environments. The discussion will highlight the vital role of collaboration between methods course instructors and technology experts in designing and implementing technology-enhanced instructional practices that align with the TPACK framework.
Attendees will gain actionable strategies for implementing collaborative technology integration in teacher preparation programs. This session will also offer opportunities to connect with peers and explore ways to integrate emerging technologies, such as AI and interactive digital tools, to enhance instruction. By the end, participants will leave with practical ideas and resources to strengthen teacher readiness in digital literacy, ensuring future educators are equipped to use technology equitably and effectively to support all learners.
