Pre-Service Science Teachers as Learning Designers

Outline

An overview of the study project, its purpose, procedures, and the experiences of pre-service teachers.
Facilitator-led discussion with participants on current experiences designing science lessons using technology and instructional design skills.
Attendees will reflect individually, then share insights using a think-pair-share activity.

Outcomes

This study incorporates diverse preservice teachers’ perspectives on their learning design styles and technological proficiency involved in the project. The session will allow the participants to reflect on multiple viewpoints on instructional design and technology integration to foster elementary science education. . The findings of this study aim to inform teacher education programs by highlighting the importance of combining instructional theory with technology-enhanced approaches to better equip future educators in designing high-quality, research-informed digital learning experiences.

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