1. Assessment of Online Technology
Modules in Pre-Service Teacher
Education Courses
Jeanne Vilberg and Darla Ausel
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
13th International Conference
March 18-23, 2002
Nashville, TN

2. Presentation
• Module Design
• View Online Modules
• Assessment Results
– Survey
– Reflection
• Future

3. PT3 CAPE Consortium
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

4. Background
• Accomplishments
– Technology proficient faculty
– Integrating technology into lesson plans
(Technology Chalkboard model)
• Web resources
• Software application basics
• Online supplemental courses
– Faculty modeling technology

5. Technology Chalkboard Model
Demonstrations Workshops Presentations
imovies WebQuests Standards
Electronic Portfolios Online Courses Assessment of
Digital Camera Electronic Spreadsheets Online Instruction
Scanning Digital imaging InfusingTechnology
Videoconferencing Mindtools
Electronic Communication
Multimedia
Videoconferencing
Technology Classrooms

6. Transition
Student-centered
Teacher-centered

7. Technology Chalkboard Model
Demonstrations Workshops Presentations
imovies WebQuests Standards
Electronic Portfolios Online Courses Assessment of
Digital Camera Electronic Spreadsheets Online Instruction
Scanning Digital imaging InfusingTechnology
Videoconferencing Mindtools
Electronic Communication
Multimedia
Videoconferencing
Technology Classrooms

8. Funding & Project Design
• Collaborate with PT3 partners to obtain
grant funding (CAPE)
• Design module format
• Develop modules
• Implement modules in pre-service
teacher education programs
• Evaluate modules

9. Participants at each institution
• One project director
• Three faculty developers
– recruited to develop the modules
• Five faculty and four K-12 teachers
– selected to implement and assess the
modules

10. Timeline 2001-2002
• Summer 2001
– Module Design and Development
• Fall 2001 – Module Implementation
• Spring 2002
– Module Evaluation and Revision

11. Clarion Implementation
• Three online modules:
WebQuests
Mindtools
Reshaping Classrooms
• Six course sections
• Impacting 414 students

12. Course Implementation
Instructional Strategies
Micro Applications in the Classroom
Teaching Elementary School Mathematics
Social Studies Methods for Elementary
Teachers
Children’s Literature
Resources and Materials for Science
Education

13. Online Module

14. Module Design
Introduction
Framework
Tutorial
Explore examples
Exploration Elementary/Secondary
Create lesson plans
Integration
ISTE standards

15. Blackboard – WebQuest

16. Assessment
• Student Survey
• Student Reflection

17. Evaluation Tools
Class Standings
• SurveySophomores
3% – 244 students
39% Juniors
55% Seniors
3% Graduate students
Technology Level
7% Beginner
26% Intermediate
54% Advanced
13% Expert

18. Evaluation Tools
Student Reflection Component
1. Valuable learning experience?
2. Expand knowledge about technology/concept?
3. Use in classroom to enhance content
knowledge?
4. Fit into existing curriculum and meet standards?
5. Additional thoughts about using online modules
for learning?

19. Results of Survey Data
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral/No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree

20. Ease of Use
quot;I like that the only knowledge you need
to know before you begin is just basic
computer skills. It allows the content to
open up and come alive on the screen.quot;

21. Learning how to use the technology module
required relatively little help from others.
140
120
Strongly Disagree
100
Disagree
80 No Opinion
60 Agree
40 Strongly Agree
20
0
Question 2

22. Learning the computer applications for the
technology module was relatively easy.
160
140
Strongly Disagree
120
Disagree
100
No Opinion
80
Agree
60
Strongly Agree
40
20
0
Question 5

23. Appropriateness
quot;The module opened my eyes to new and
innovative ways to help my students learn
by using technology.quot;

24. Learning how to use the technology module was
adequately discussed in class.
160
140
Strongly Disagree
120
Disagree
100
No Opinion
80
Agree
60
Strongly Agree
40
20
0
Question 1

25. The technology module assignments were
appropriate for this course.
140
120
Strongly Disagree
100
Disagree
80 No Opinion
60 Agree
Strongly Agree
40
20
0
Question 3

26. Integration
“Technology can be incorporated into the
existing curriculum in almost any subject.
The key is to begin with the standard and
learning objective you want students to
achieve and then incorporate technology
effectively.”

27. The technology module was well integrated with
the rest of the course.
140
120
Strongly Disagree
100
Disagree
80 No Opinion
60 Agree
Strongly Agree
40
20
0
Question 6

28. Time to Complete

29. The technology module assignments required
too much time.
100
90
Strongly Disagree
80
70 Disagree
60
No Opinion
50
Agree
40
30 Strongly Agree
20
10
0
Question 4

30. Interest & Understanding
“I realized that students would be able to
understand concepts on a higher level
when technology is used in the
classroom.”

31. The technology module contributed to my
understanding of the course material.
120
100 Strongly Disagree
Disagree
80
No Opinion
60
Agree
40 Strongly Agree
20
0
Question 7

32. The technology module enhanced my interest in
the course material.
100
90
Strongly Disagree
80
70 Disagree
60
No Opinion
50
Agree
40
30 Strongly Agree
20
10
0
Question 8

33. Value
“I never realized how blind I was when it
came to integrating technology ...” “At first I
was unable to make a connection between
technology and speech therapy, but with
more information later on, a light bulb went
on and I finally pieced together what I was
missing.”

34. This course would have been better without the
technology module.
100
90
Strongly Disagree
80
70 Disagree
60
No Opinion
50
Agree
40
30 Strongly Agree
20
10
0
Question 9

35. Overall, the technology module was a valuable
part of this course.
140
120
Strongly Disagree
100
Disagree
80 No Opinion
60 Agree
Strongly Agree
40
20
0
Question 10

36. Summary
• Online technology modules are valuable
tools for pre-service teachers
• Faculty continue to integrate technology
modules
• Collaboration with PT3 partners to
share modules
• Future development of modules

37. Final Reflection
“Since I have had the opportunity to
explore many different online modules, I
have come to the conclusion that they are
worthwhile, educational, interactive
teaching tools to use in the classroom.”

38. Q&A
We hope you found
today’s presentation valuable.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us
jvilberg@clarion.edu
dausel@clarion.edu