Teacher Technology Literacy: Effects of Alternative Delivery Modes

Jeremy I. Tutty*, Michele Alfieri**
* Instructional Design Consultant, Depaul University.
** Doctoral student at Northcentral University, Adjunct Instructor of Educational Technology, Boise State University
Periodicity:December - February'2009
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.4.3.589

Abstract

The task of preparing teachers to use technology in the classroom now extends beyond the walls of the university and into the classrooms of in-service teachers, as many states require technology competency for maintaining teaching credentials.  In order to meet these needs, colleges and universities must seek alternative, but efficient modes for delivering this instruction.  One such method is the hybrid or blended format technology literacy course.  The hybrid format appears to have potential for this purpose. This method provides accommodation for in-service teachers who have difficulty coming to campus during the school day, while still providing the human interaction of the face-to-face classroom (Palloff & Pratt, 2003).

This study investigates the efficacy of three delivery modes of a technology literacy course (face-to-face, hybrid, fully-online) on preservice and in-service teachers’ technology integration and attitudes towards technology. Results suggest that online and hybrid delivery modes of a technology literacy course may be reasonable alternatives to train in-service and preservice teachers in computer skills and integration.

Keywords

Online Learning, Hybrid Learning, Teacher Technology Training, K-12 Education.

How to Cite this Article?

Jeremy I. Tutty And Michele Alfieri, M.S (2009). Teacher Technology Literacy: Effects Of Alternative Delivery Modes. i-manager’s Journal on School Educational Technology. 5(3), 50-55. https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.4.3.589

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