Search results for: Hur Jung Won

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Teaching for Application: A Model for Assisting Pre-Service Teachers With Technology Integration
Authors: Hur Jung Won, Cullen Theresa A., Brush Thomas A.
This article presents a technology integration model designed to assist pre-service teachers to learn meaningful uses of technology in K-12 classrooms. The authors define five essential characteristics necessary for pre-service teacher education: (a) providing concrete experience, (b) promoting reflection, (c) assisting knowledge application to actual practice, (d) creating communities of learners, and (e) developing Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge.
Published: 2010
Updated: Jun. 13, 2011
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Teacher Participation in Online Communities: Why Do Teachers Want to Participate in Self-generated Online Communities of K-12 Teachers?
Authors: Hur Jung Won, Brush Thomas A.
The purpose of the study was to examine reasons for teacher participation in online communities of K-12 teachers. The following research question guided this study: Why do teachers want to participate in self-generated online communities of teachers? These online communities of teachers are communities of practice in online environments. 23 teachers participated in the study. The findings indicated five reasons for participation: (a) sharing emotions, (b) utilizing the advantages of online environments, (c) combating teacher isolation, (d) exploring ideas, and (e) experiencing a sense of camaraderie.
Published: 2009
Updated: May. 21, 2009