Teaching Pre-Service Teachers to Repurpose and Innovate Using Online and Mobile Technology Applications

2015 ◽  
pp. 46-62
Author(s):  
Gregory Shepherd
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Web Based ◽  
World Languages ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Entire Career ◽  
K 12

Integrating the use of Web-based and mobile technology applications into K-12 world languages contexts requires innovative teacher preparation models. This chapter evaluates a multi-step technology integration unit that develops in pre-service teachers the skills necessary to plan and carry out learner-centered communicative instruction. Importantly, this unit also incorporates five skills for disruptive innovators. Pre-service teachers blend pedagogy, technology tools, and content in project-based learning lesson design while practicing creative-thinking skills. As student teachers learn to repurpose mobile applications for the language-learning classroom, they empower articulate digital natives and foster 21st century learning. Given technology's constant growth, teaching integration of specific apps will have limited benefits. On the other hand, teaching how to innovate and repurpose will serve student teachers for their entire career. Results of this study show growth in lesson planning, creativity, and innovation skills.

Teaching Pre-Service Teachers to Repurpose and Innovate Using Online and Mobile Technology Applications

2019 ◽  
pp. 295-312
Author(s):  
Gregory Shepherd
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Web Based ◽  
World Languages ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Entire Career ◽  
K 12

Integrating the use of Web-based and mobile technology applications into K-12 world languages contexts requires innovative teacher preparation models. This chapter evaluates a multi-step technology integration unit that develops in pre-service teachers the skills necessary to plan and carry out learner-centered communicative instruction. Importantly, this unit also incorporates five skills for disruptive innovators. Pre-service teachers blend pedagogy, technology tools, and content in project-based learning lesson design while practicing creative-thinking skills. As student teachers learn to repurpose mobile applications for the language-learning classroom, they empower articulate digital natives and foster 21st century learning. Given technology's constant growth, teaching integration of specific apps will have limited benefits. On the other hand, teaching how to innovate and repurpose will serve student teachers for their entire career. Results of this study show growth in lesson planning, creativity, and innovation skills.

scholarly journals Autonomy and Creative Thinking Skills of Prospective Elementary School Teacher Students in Learning Mathematics with Science Phenomena assisted by the Learning Management System

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 160-175
Author(s):  
Suprih Widodo ◽  
Turmudi Turmudi ◽  
Rizki Rosjanuardi
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Management System ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Elementary School Student ◽  
Learning Management

This research intends to explain the autonomy and creative thinking skills of prospective elementary school student teachers in mathematics with the learning management system (LMS)-assisted science phenomenon. The data collection was done by using test instruments in the form of essay questions to capture the creative thinking skills and a non-test in the form of a questionnaire was used to capture the autonomy skills of prospective elementary school student teachers. The data were analysed through several stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, data conclusions, and data validation using triangulation. The result of the research shows that using the LMS can improve the creative thinking skills of prospective elementary school teachers, while their autonomy skills in experimental classes and control classes indicate no difference. This happens because students were given the same opportunity to explore the material independently. Thus, a way to develop autonomy through mathematics learning needs to be explored.

Analyzing Current Visual Tools and Methodologies of Computer Programming Teaching in Primary Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 201-229
Author(s):  
Serhat Altiok ◽  
Erman Yükseltürk
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Computer Programming ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Visual Programming ◽  
General Description ◽  
Programming Tools ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

In our age, computational thinking that involves understanding human behavior and designing systems for solving problems is important as much as reading, writing and arithmetic for everyone. Computer programming is one of the ways that could be promote the process of developing computational thinking, in addition to developing higher-order thinking skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills etc. However, instead of focusing on problems and sub-problems, algorithms, or the most effective and efficient solution, focusing on programming language specific needs and problems affects the computational thinking process negatively. Many educators use different tools and pedagogical approaches to overcome these difficulties such as, individual work, collaborative work and visual programming tools etc. In this study, researchers analyze four visual programming tools (Scratch, Small Basic, Alice, App Inventor) for students in K-12 level and three methodologies (Project-based learning, Problem-based learning and Design-based learning) while teaching programming in K-12 level. In summary, this chapter presents general description of visual programming tools and pedagogical approaches, examples of how each tool can be used in programming education in accordance with the CT process and the probable benefits of these tools and approaches to explore the practices of computational thinking.

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning

2016 ◽  
pp. 69-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharine B. Nielson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Workplace Training ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Language Learning Strategy ◽  
K 12

This chapter outlines practical findings from the emerging body of research on Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL). After briefly situating the conversation within a framework of how best to use technology for language instruction, the chapter opens with a review of what we know about how to use mobile technology for language learning. Then, the discussion turns to how to best apply these findings in various instructional contexts, including K–12, higher education, and workplace training. By the end of the chapter, students will have both a solid understanding of how mobile technology can facilitate second language learning as well as concrete examples of how to develop and execute a mobile language learning strategy in various educational contexts.

Analyzing Current Visual Tools and Methodologies of Computer Programming Teaching in Primary Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 648-676
Author(s):  
Serhat Altiok ◽  
Erman Yükseltürk
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Computer Programming ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Visual Programming ◽  
General Description ◽  
Programming Tools ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

In our age, computational thinking that involves understanding human behavior and designing systems for solving problems is important as much as reading, writing and arithmetic for everyone. Computer programming is one of the ways that could be promote the process of developing computational thinking, in addition to developing higher-order thinking skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills etc. However, instead of focusing on problems and sub-problems, algorithms, or the most effective and efficient solution, focusing on programming language specific needs and problems affects the computational thinking process negatively. Many educators use different tools and pedagogical approaches to overcome these difficulties such as, individual work, collaborative work and visual programming tools etc. In this study, researchers analyze four visual programming tools (Scratch, Small Basic, Alice, App Inventor) for students in K-12 level and three methodologies (Project-based learning, Problem-based learning and Design-based learning) while teaching programming in K-12 level. In summary, this chapter presents general description of visual programming tools and pedagogical approaches, examples of how each tool can be used in programming education in accordance with the CT process and the probable benefits of these tools and approaches to explore the practices of computational thinking.

scholarly journals Development of Creative Thinking Skill Instruments for Chemistry Student Teachers in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (14) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Dwi Wiwik Ernawati ◽  
Damris Muhammad ◽  
Asrial Asrial ◽  
Muhaimin Muhaimin
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Measurement Development ◽  
Chemistry Student ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
High Level

<p>Abstract-Creative thinking is a mental activity to build idea/ideas in dealing with problems. It improves self-confidence, academic achievements, and career success. The creative thinking is complex in nature and its measurement involving many aspects of flexibility, originality, fluency, elaboration, sensitivity and imagination. These aspects are parameters of creative thinking measurement. Development of the creative thinking instrument involves those aspects and should be adjusted to the purpose, method and time of use. Measurement of students' creative thinking skills in learning requires a new instrument that covers all the above mentioned aspects. The instrument was developed following Borg and Gall model. The instrument was then used in learning processes that applied problem based-learning-scaffolding models. Development results instrument, consisting of 16 items with each of them has four multilevel score scores. Based on the results of the validity of the items at the stage of limited empirical test and extensive trial, all items were also declared valid, with a score above the rxy table value (0.34). The instrument also shows a high level of reliability with a r11 value of 0.75, from the extensive testing phase. Means that the instrument developed has fulfilled standard instrument standards.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Higher Order Thinking Skills of Children Aged 4-6 Years in Early Language Learning Based on Lesson Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 876
Author(s):  
Farida Samad ◽  
Rita Samad ◽  
Sasmayunita Sasmayunita
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Early Language ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Active Learner ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to describe the higher order thinking skills of children aged 4-6 years in early language learning based on lesson study. The research method used descriptive qualitative. The subjects of this study were B group students of Telkom Preschool Ternate in  2020/2021 academic year. Data collection was carried out using direct observation, in-depth interviews and documentation that explored children's abilities of critical and creative thinking aspects. Data were analyzed which followed to the three main steps; data reduction, data presentation and verification, and concluding. The study found that early language learning based-on lesson study activities can stimulate children's abilities in critical aspect; 18 students (81.8%) answered questions and retold and 4 students (18.2%) are able to interpret stories. Meanwhile, in creative thinking aspects 10 students (45.5%) have criteria that often appear of completing assignments in the form of the work given by the teacher. The children identify the problem, giving various responses and comments; become active learner both collaboratively in completing sharing and jumping tasks on ‘ profession’

scholarly journals Web-based applications to develop students’ creativity in English for specific purposes

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 684
Author(s):  
Iryna Simkova ◽  
Oleksandra Bondarenko ◽  
Lina Bielovetska
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Scale Test ◽  
Higher Institutions

<span lang="EN-US">This paper investigates the implementation of web-based applications to develop students’ creative thinking skills in English for Specific Purposes. The paper explores the role of web-based applications during creativity development in English for Specific Purposes classes. The attention is paid to the analysis of organizational levels of creative thinking development and concepts of creativity. This paper discusses how to achieve creative thinking during distance learning in English for Specific Purposes classes. The sample was 310 bachelor students from two Ukrainian universities. The sample was selected on the basis of the stratified sampling technique. The instruments were used F-test, the Likert-type scale test, and interviews. The study presents the results gained from interviews with Ukrainian students and results of creativity tests passed by students. The examples of tasks aimed at creative thinking achievement during distance learning in English for Specific Purposes classes are given. A comparative analysis of results has allowed emphasizing the positive experience of two Ukrainian universities, which can be implemented in future distance learning in the higher institutions located in other regions of Ukraine. The findings of this study support the idea that the development of creative thinking skills during the distance learning of bachelor students of different specialism can be intensified with the selection of proper web-based applications.</span>

scholarly journals Curriculum and Technology Design: A Course to Explore Technology Applications in EFL Curriculum Design

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignasia Yuyun
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Technology Applications

Teaching and technology pedagogy should be mastered by a teacher in this digital era. It is an inevitable fact that teachers should realize. To be in line with technology development, teachers are expected to bring any technology-based applications to the classroom.  Many education institutions from Kindergarten to Higher Education around the world equip their teachers with technology-based training. In particular, Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) has been mushrooming in English Language Teaching trends. To comply with this demand, Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework has been developed by Koehler & Mishra (2006) to equip student teachers in English Department. Therefore, Technology and Curriculum Design course is designed to tailor Pre-Service English Teachers how to integrate technology in EFL curriculum design. By having blended learning activities, teaching and learning activities are conducted to explore technology applications to design an EFL curriculum. Any class projects are technology-based assignments such as infographic, poster, mind map, questionnaire, presentation, etc. using CANVA, Google applications, presentation applications, lesson plan application (LessonWRITER), quiz application (Quizlet), and interactive book applications (AnyFlip, Flipping Book, FlipSnack), etc.                Keywords: curriculum, EFL, technology

Music Program Alumni’s Perceptions of Professional Skills, Abilities, and Job Satisfaction: A Secondary Analysis of the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Blackwell
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Studio Teachers ◽  
K 12

The purpose of this study is to compare music studio teachers’ ( n = 622) and K–12 music teachers’ ( n = 976) perceptions of the extent to which their postsecondary education helped them develop selected professional skills and abilities, perceptions of how important those same selected skills and abilities are for teaching, and job satisfaction. Data are from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 administrations of the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project survey. Respondents indicated the following skills were very important to their work: relationship building (Studio: 81.3%; K–12: 75.7%), leadership skills (Studio: 71.6%; K–12: 89.3%), project management (Studio: 65.1%; K–12: 74.8%), persuasive speaking (Studio: 63.4%; K–12: 74.2%), clear writing (Studio: 51.5%; K–12: 63.4%), creative thinking (Studio: 88.7%; K–12: 91.4%), taking feedback (Studio: 78.8%; K–12: 81.2%), broad knowledge and education (Studio: 80.1%; K–12: 91.0%), and critical thinking (Studio: 64.3%; K–12: 76.4%). Fewer than 50% of respondents felt their institutions had helped them develop project management, persuasive speaking, clear writing, and critical thinking skills. The most substantial differences were financial, business, and entrepreneurial skills, indicating that studio teachers perceive these skills as important to their work. Studio teachers were less satisfied with job security but more satisfied with work-life balance than K–12 teachers.

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