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11/29/10 Here is my approved DPS in case anyone wants to look it over:



However, I've since "tweaked my topic":

• Problem:
 * Although new teachers may be digital natives, they may not be fully prepared to teach with technology or integrate technology in the classroom for lesson design, instruction, assessment, or collaboration
 * This impacts teaching and learning as well as the preparation of students for 21st century learning
 * This may indicate discrepancies in technology implementation and student experiences with technology

Research Question: To what extent are teacher preparation programs preparing Norwell teachers to utilize technology tools (internet resources, web-based applications, interactive whiteboards, software programs, and other tools) for lesson design, classroom instruction, assessment of student learning, and collaboration with colleagues?

Possible Theoretical Framework: –Social Learning (Wenger) –Social Constructivist (Vygotsky) –Teacher Preparation (Darling-Hammond) –Self-Efficacy (Bandura)  TIMELINE: * revise research topic/questions - week ending 12/11 * theoretical framework revision - week ending 1/1 * lit review - week ending 1/22 * methodology - week ending 2/5 * DPP draft - week ending 2/26 