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Technology Integration as a Spectrum: integrating technology in early childhood classrooms
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This study explores how early childhood preservice teachers use technology in PreK-3 classrooms, focusing on the alignment between their intentions and actual practices. Using the ‘Technology Integration as a Spectrum (TIS)’ model, the study identifies four types of technology use. Findings reveal that preservice teachers primarily use technology for adult- or software-driven goals, which often contradict their pedagogical beliefs. Although they advocate for child-centred learning approaches, their technology use predominantly reflects these more structured methods, resulting in misalignments between intended purposes and actual practices. This study highlights the need for diverse technology use, including Free Use, and recommends critical reflection on technology practices to ensure alignment with pedagogical goals for effective implementation.
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- Authors
- Lim, J., & Wardrip, P.
- Affiliations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
- Corresponding author
- Lim, Ju
- Venue
- Teachers and Teaching
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2024-10-21
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 289-307
- ISSN
- 1354-0602 (ISSN-L)
- 1470-1278
- OpenAlex
- W4403607304
- Cited by
- 9
- References
- 3
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 5
- FWCI
- 11.38
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Teachers and Teaching (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- Digital Archive @ GSU (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- Counseling And Psychological Services Dissertations (Georgia State University) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Education and Technology Integration
- Social Sciences › Education › Child Development and Digital Technology
- Social Sciences › Education › Early Childhood Education and Development
- Keywords
- technology integration, early childhood education, pre-service teachers, pedagogical beliefs, child-centred learning, educational technology
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