Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences

Book info: Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences (Hardcover, 369 pages) – Information Science Reference, 2010. Language: English.

Teachers and teacher educators are faced with the challenge of adapting to and remaining aware of continual advancements in technology and their resulting impact in the classroom. Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences presents research on the practical applications of technology in learning environments, assisting both educators and researchers in the quest to optimize and revolutionize educational practices. Experience-based scenarios and solutions allow readers to investigate and benefit from best practices in the design and development of online environments for both students and professionals. Editorial Reviews About the Author Junko Yamamoto teaches Instructional Technology, World Language Teaching Methodology, and English Language Learners Teaching Methodology at Secondary Education/ Foundations of Education Department, Slippery Rock University. She also supervises student teachers. She earned her doctorate degree in Instructional Technology from Duquesne University. She is a reviewer for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages / National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education institutional accreditation for teacher education programs. She also reviews papers for multiple international conferences.

Dr. Christian Penny teaches educational technology and curriculum assessment courses at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He earned his doctor of philosophy in education at the Pennsylvania State University. He evaluates Classrooms for the Future Grants for the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Dr. Joanne Leight teaches instructional technology to physical education majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania where she serves as Associate Professor. In addition, she teaches classes for the coaching minor (Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport, Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching, Sports Officiating and Coaching Practicum). She also supervises student teachers and has supervised SRU student teachers in Mexico City, Mexico and Dublin, Ireland. She earned her doctorate degree in education from Duquesne University. She has successfully written numerous technology grants and serves as the technology editor of the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Sally Winterton, Ed. D. is an associate professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She has served as Coordinator of Field Experiences in the Department of Elementary Education, a university supervisor, and as the Interim Director of the Teacher Education Center which is responsible for Field placements for the teacher education program. She completed her doctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania in Origination Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction. She currently teaches courses, supervises pres-service teacher candidates, and provides professional development for WCUs cooperating teachers and new supervisors on observation and conferencing skills. Prior to joining the university Dr. Winterton taught elementary school, served as first as an assistant elementary school principal, an middle school assistant principal, an elementary school principal, and a Director of Personnel in public school districts. Her research interests are learning styles and teacher preparation.