A Survey of Student Teachers’ Experiences of Learning and Using Technology Li Jun, the University of Tennessee Shang Liwei, Hebei University of Economics and Trade Li Baohong, Hebei University of Science and Technology May 2007

Introduction Technology as a learning tool （Gaytan, 2007) Necessary training for pre-service teachers to integrate technology into instruction Positive attitude towards technology integration (Benson, et al, 2004) More activities in technology integration (O’Bannon ＆ Judge, 2004)

Introduction Chinese government’s effort on preparing technology-proficient educators （Song, et al, 2005) Faculty receiving technology training Pre-service teachers required to take technology courses before graduation Required technology courses provided computer literacy Pre-service teachers reporting not well prepared for technology integration （Willis & Mehlinger, 2006; NCES, 2001) Technology courses were not integrated with students curriculum

Purpose Experiences of learning technologies Personal perceptions of using technology in their practicing teaching

Participants Seniors in English Literature and Language at Hebei Teacher University 55 students invited 52 responses 43 females 9 males Two months practicing teaching

Instrument The Teaching, Learning, and Computing Survey (Becker, 2000) Three sections Demographic information Experiences of learning and using technologies Personal perception of using technology during practicing teaching Multiple-choice questions & multi-point Likert questions

Results Entertainment Tools Listening to music 88.2% Watching movies 98% Shopping 7.8% Chatting 80.4% Sharing 62.7% Playing online games 27.5%

Results Learning Tools Learning extracurricular knowledge 52.9% Searching information for work 74.5% Processing documents 39% Creating personal website 3.9% Creating blogs 7.8% Downloading stuff 72.5%

Results Knowledge Sources Courses offered by college 56.9% Workshop I paid fees 23.5% Help from friends 60.8% Learning by myself 52.9%

Results Access to computer Access to the Internet Classroom 9.8% 3.9% Computer labs 92.2% 84.3% Internet Cafeteria 51% 56.9% My dormitory 2% My home 27.5% 17.6%

Results I KNOW HOW TO No Somewhat Yes Display the directory of a disk 11.8% 25.5% 62.75 Copy files from one disk to another 5.9% 15.7% 78.4% Use a search engine 76.5% Create a new database 41.2% 47.3% 21.6% Imbed graphics into a word document 27.5% 37.3% 33.3% Prepare a slide show 23.5% Develop a multimedia document using Flash 45.1% Cerate a web page using DreamWeaver 82.4% 9.8% 7.8%

Results Not true Some true True Very true Don’t know Students create better looking products 11.8% 23.5% 51.0% 9.8% 3.9% A welcome break for students 2.0% 31.4% 43.1% 21.6% Students help each other 37.3% 33.3% 5.9% Take more initiative outside of class time 39.2% 29.4% Better writing quality 27.5% Work harder at their assignment 35.3% 17.6% Willing to do second draft 13.7% Average students behaving as a “gifted” students 25.5%

Results Not true Some true True Very true Don’t know Computers are unpredictable 37.3% 43.1% 9.8% 5.9% 3.9% Computers are hard to figure out to use 58.0% 28.0% 12.0% 2.0% Students avoid doing more homework 23.5% 33.3% 7.8% Students not careful about computers 51.0% Difficult to integrate computer into instruction 41.2% 17.6% Too many students need help 25.5% 39.2% 19.6% 11.8% Students not easy to settle down 47.1% 13.7% Teachers spend more time on teaching software 35.3% 15.7% 21.6% Students can cheat easier

Conclusions Students had positive attitude toward technology integration into classroom instruction Students were able to use technology for entertainment and learning purposes Students had limited knowledge of using technology for productive work (word, slides, webpage, etc)

Recommendations Developing a national standard on technology integration curriculum for teacher education programs Providing specific requirement about technology-related skills and techniques for teacher education programs Faculty professional development should cover content of technology integration More investment in technology in education

Limitations Small number Local university

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