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- Title
Technically Speaking: Preservice Teachers' Perspectives and Attitudes on the Use of Technology.
- Authors
Magolis, David; Homishak, Michael
- Abstract
Purpose: Computer-based presentations are the expected form of instruction in education; however, little knowledge exists about perspectives and attitudes on the use of technology and technical communication in the classroom through preservice teachers' experiences. Therefore, the focus in our explorative study is to understand these perspectives and attitudes to aid in the development of technology and technical communication curriculums for preservice teachers. Method: A phenomenological research approach was used to interview ten preservice teachers to explore the question, "what is the nature of preservice teachers' experiences with technology and technical communication in the classroom?" Results: Preservice teachers' educational experiences with technology and technical communication show a strong preference for using Microsoft PowerPoint to convey course content. However, a major theme from their perspectives and attitudes was negative toward formal PowerPoint communication training. Furthermore, participants stressed the over reliance on PowerPoint in the classroom; they desired more creativity and better ways of communicating course content. Conclusion: This study provides evidence worthy of serious reflection on the reality that there is a significant issue in teacher education curriculum today and the ineffective use and instruction of technology and technical communication in educational settings.
- Subjects
EDUCATIONAL technology research; COMMUNICATION of technical information; TEACHER education research; TEACHING aids; TEACHER training
- Publication
Technical Communication, 2014, Vol 61, Issue 4, p257
- ISSN
0049-3155
- Publication type
Article