1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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%

8. 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%

9. 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%

10. 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%

11. 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%

12. 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%

13. 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

14. 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)

15. 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

16. Limitations
Small number
Local university

17. Questions and Comments