A phased implementation of technology integration into teacher education courses and selected supporting courses in Science and Liberal Arts will build on the foundations laid by recent reforms of the teacher preparation programs. Technology is an explicit program strand in the reformed programs. The P 3 T 3 project will help to articulate how technology is integrated throughout teacher preparation courses. Through these efforts, we expect students to develop technology proficiencies in an environment where appropriate technology use is routinely modeled. In order to meet the needs of all students, pre-service teachers must focus upon adapting instruction to diverse learners.
Diversity is a key strand in our new teacher preparation programs.
However, Purdue University is not located within close proximity to a major urban center and the diversity that such a center would afford. Nonetheless, we recognize the need to engage students with the cultural and ethnic diversity found in major urban centers. Technology can assist us with this task. The consortium partners recognize that field experiences are also a key element of successful development of technology-using teachers. The development of key technology tools and support structures will accompany and support the technology integration.