Presenters
Dr. Denise Schmidt is a Professor and Director of the Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching in the School of Education at Iowa State University. Denise’s research examines the effects of using technology as a teaching and learning tool to facilitate renewal in both teacher education and PK-12 schools. She is an editor for the Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education (JDLTE). Denise received the Award for Excellence in Teacher Education (2016) presented by the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Making IT Happen Award (2017) from the Iowa Technology and Education Connection (ITEC).
I received a PhD Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Iowa State University and am currently a tenure track faculty member at West Virginia University. My research interests involve preservice teacher attitudes and beliefs about using technology to teach in K-12 schools and the use of digital practice spaces to develop high leverage core teaching practices. I currently serve as a co-editor for the Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education.
Faculty - Education - Professor
Dr. Punya Mishra (punyamishra.com) is associate dean of Scholarship & Innovation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University, where he leads multiple initiatives, providing a future-forward, equity-driven, collaborative approach to educational research. He is internationally recognized for his work in educational technology, creativity, and the application of design to educational innovation. With over $11 million in grants; he is ranked in the top 2% of scientists worldwide and the top 50 scholars (top 10 in psychology) with the biggest influence on educational practice and policy. He is an award-winning instructor, engaging public-speaker and an accomplished visual artist.
University Professor Emerita
Iowa State University
Assistant Professor
New Mexico State University
Melissa Warr is an Assistant Professor of Learning Design and Technology at New Mexico State University. Her research blends teacher education, design, creativity, and technology. She is currently exploring design perspectives in teaching and teacher education, including what and how teachers learn when they design media for learning. She also studies creative design approaches to helping teachers address problems of practice, including applying creative tools to support teachers in making sense of their practice. She is a violinist and regularly performs with religious and community groups. Her scholarship is available at http://melissa-warr.com.
Session description
This session highlights the JDLTE Outstanding Research Award Paper entitled "TPACK in the Age of ChatGPT and Generative AI." JDLTE recognizes one article from the prior volume year with the highest possibility to advance the technology and teacher education field. Join us for a thought-provoking session as authors share their insight into the impact and potential of Generative AI technologies in education. Using the TPACK framework, they will discuss the knowledge teachers require to effectively use GenAI tools and the qualities of GenAI that make it revolutionary for educators.
Purpose & objective
This session highlights the JDLTE Outstanding Research Award Paper entitled, "Instructional Practices Promoting Computational Thinking in STEAM Elementary Classrooms." JDLTE recognizes one article from the prior volume year with the highest possibility to advance the field of technology and teacher education. Authors will provide background on their study that examined how elementary STEAM teachers designed and implemented instructional practices that encouraged computational thinking during problem solving activities. Researchers will highlight the findings from their study and discuss implications for teachers and teacher education programs.
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Outline
I. Introduction of JDLTE Research Award Paper (awards presented to authors.) - TPACK in the Age of ChatGPT and Generative AI
II. Background/Introducing Generative AI
III. Current discussions about Generative AI and education
IV. TPACK and GenAI
V. Reimagining TPACK in the age of GenAI: Bringing it all Together
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Supporting research
Mishra, P., Warr, M., & Islam, R. (2023). TPACK in the age of
ChatGPT and Generative AI, Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 39:4, 235-251, DOI: 10.1080/21532974.2023.2247480
https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2023.2247480
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