Educators: Are Web-Based Resources an Effective Means for Increasing Knowledge in Higher Education?

Autor/in	Courtad, Carrie Anna
Titel	Educators: Are Web-Based Resources an Effective Means for Increasing Knowledge in Higher Education?
Quelle	In: Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 8 (2012) 1, S.15-31 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1938-727X
Schlagwörter	Educational Technology; Assistive Technology; Lecture Method; Preservice Teachers; Intermode Differences; Electronic Learning; Web Based Instruction; Teaching Methods; Achievement Gains; Knowledge Level; Knowledge Base for Teaching; Regular and Special Education Relationship; Academic Accommodations (Disabilities); Instructional Effectiveness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; Web Based Training; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Achievement gain; Leistungssteigerung; Wissensbasis; Teaching theory; Theory of teaching; Unterrichtstheorie; Unterrichtserfolg
Abstract	Many institutions of higher education (IHEs) that prepare teachers encounter the challenge of increasing requirements of general education preservice teachers so they are properly prepared to teach all students, including those with disabilities. This study examined the impact of a Web-based resource on preservice general education teachers' knowledge regarding assistive technology in the general education classroom. A total of 99 participants enrolled in general education content courses participated in the study. Five different conditions were assessed involving various aspects of a Web-based resource as compared to traditional lecture. Results indicate that required use of a Web-based resource with a graded assignment produced the same results as traditional lecture. However, the Web-based resource as a stand-alone program was not an effective means for increasing preservice teacher knowledge of assistive technology. A Web-based resource could potentially be an efficient and effective way under specific conditions to prepare preservice teachers for diverse classrooms in the 21st century. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Assistive Technology Industry Association and SEAT Center. Available from: SEAT Center, Special Education, Illinois State University, Campus Box 5910, Normal, IL 61790. Tel: 309-438-7811; Fax: 309-830-0999; e-mail: atob@atia.org; Web site: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3305
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10