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Exploring the Use of Tablets for Student Teaching Supervision

Joseph A. Johnson*, Whitney M. Wesley**, Randy Yerrick***

* Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.

** Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Middle and Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Edinboro University, Edinboro, Pennsylvania, USA.

*** Full Professor and Associate Dean, Interprofessional Education and Engagement, Graduate School of Education, State University of New York, Buffalo, USA.

Periodicity:June - August'2016
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.12.1.8079

Abstract

While research on the use of tablets in the field of education is emerging, existing research on the use of this tool for the purposes of student teaching supervision is very limited. This study aimed to explore the application of iPad tablets for student teacher supervision in a teacher preparation program at a large state university in the Northeastern United States, with the purpose of improving practice in the supervision and effectiveness of implementation of the digital tool. Employing a case study methodology to analyze data from five participating professors who supervise pre-service teachers' teaching practice in actual school settings, this study revealed several strengths of this tool in terms of facilitating communication, collaboration, and organization for supervisors and for encouraging effective reflective practice among student teachers. It also revealed limitations in implementation, including access to necessary infrastructure on-site at K-12 schools and the structure of the implementation program. These findings can inform similar technology integration in other teacher preparation programs.

Keywords

Student Teacher Supervision, Tablets, Reflective Practice.

How to Cite this Article?

Johnson, J.A., Wesley, W. M., and Yerrick, R. (2016). Exploring the Use of Tablets for Student Teaching Supervision. i-manager's Journal on School Educational Technology, 12(1), 8-17. https://doi.org/10.26634/jsch.12.1.8079

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