Edited by Dr. Lynne Schrum, University of Utah
formerly Journal of Research on Computing in Education

Volume 36 Number 4 Summer 2004

Online Compared to Face-to-Face Teacher Preparation for Learning Standards-Based Planning Skills
Cynthia L. Peterson and Nathan Bond
Texas State University—San Marcos

Abstract
This study compared preservice teachers’ learning of instructional planning in two pairs of asynchronous online and face-to-face (FTF) courses aligned with national standards for teacher preparation. The quasi-experimental design was supported by interviews of a purposive sample of participants. Both groups made significant gains in learning to plan technology-supported, problem-based learning and in their willingness to implement innovative instruction. Post assessment results showed no significant differences between groups. Qualitative data analysis identified the advantage of FTF environments for learning instructional planning and for developing interpersonal skills for teaching. The data also suggest a FTF advantage for lower performing students that should be explored in future research.

Contributors
Cynthia L. Peterson received her PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. As an associate professor at Texas State University—San Marcos, she teaches courses in secondary education. Her scholarly work focuses on the use of content reading strategies in Web environments by secondary and post-secondary students.

Nathan Bond received his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. As an assistant professor at Texas State University—San Marcos, he teaches courses in secondary education. His scholarly work focuses on the integration of technology into foreign language education and the effective preparation of high school teachers.

Contact
Cynthia Peterson
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Texas State University—San Marcos
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
cp06@txstate.edu

Nathan Bond
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Texas State University­San Marcos
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
jb50@txstate.edu

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