Chapter 11: Integrated Field-based Models for Technology Preparation

This chapter explores research related to field-based models for pre-service teacher technology preparation at seven major universities in various regions of the United States. The examination focuses on common features of the models, major evaluative findings, and areas for continuing research and development. We observe that field-based models are beginning to demonstrate progress toward intended goals of building pre-service teachers skills, and toward impacting both attitudes and emerging practice. Areas of continued research and development of the models relate to influencing pre-service teachers perceptions regarding what technology preparation should deliver and providing sufficient examples of practicing teachers using technology for instruction.