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From Campus to Classroom: Strengthening Preservice Teaching Through Local Collaboration

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Session description

Explore models where meaningful partnerships between universities and local schools helps prepare future educators. Preservice teachers design and implement tech-enhanced lessons in real classrooms—bridging the gap between theory and practice. Participants will learn how collaborative projects empower teacher candidates to experiment while providing professional learning to classroom teachers.

Outline

Introduction & Rationale (10 min)
-Overview of university–elementary partnerships.
- Importance of technology integration in preservice teacher preparation.
- Connection to ISTE Standards and Transformational Learning Principles.

Models of Collaboration & Case Examples (15 min)
-Showcase real examples of preservice teachers designing and implementing technology-rich lessons in local schools.
-Highlight successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Designing Technology-Enhanced Experiences (15 min)
- Practical logistics of connecting preservice teachers with local classrooms
- Strategies for aligning tech tools with learning goals.

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Outcomes

Learn practical approaches for establishing and sustaining collaborations between universities and local elementary schools.

Explore how hands-on classroom experiences support reflection, professional learning, and confidence in teaching.

Discover templates and guidelines for designing preservice teacher experiences that integrate technology and collaboration.

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Supporting research

Developing profession ready teacher education graduates through school-university partnerships
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1359866X.2023.2227842?utm

Technology Infusion and the Development of Practice: The Quest to Create Digitally Able Teachers
https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/221545/

Preservice Teacher Learning During a Structured Partnership Program
https://share.google/czyMo8DtQ3Jqwhgy4

Building Preservice Teachers’ Connections with Communities through Inquiry
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ996268.pdf

Pre-service and in-service teachers’ professional learning through the pedagogical exchange of ideas during a teaching abroad experience
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1359866X.2019.1694634

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Presenters

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Associate Professor of Prof Practice
LSU
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Kindergarten Teacher
LSU University Laboratory School
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Head of Educational Technology and Innovation
Louisiana State University
ISTE Certified Educator

Session specifications

Topic:

Teacher Education

Grade level:

Community College/University

Audience:

Teacher Development, Teacher Prep, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

n/a
QR code will be displayed for gathering of materials.

Subject area:

Teacher Education, Technology Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators: Learner, Designer

Transformational Learning Principles:

Cultivate Belonging, Prioritize Authentic Experiences