Higher education’s mission is to ensure graduates are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in the modern workforce. In many fields, this task may prove more difficult as their respective landscapes continue to evolve, and education is no exception. In fact, the teaching profession has only become more complex since the pandemic, especially when it comes to harnessing education technology in the classroom. Right now, aspiring educators need more help than ever.
That’s according to the latest research from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), which suggests that educator preparation programs (EPPs)—including participating higher ed institutions—have some work to do in equipping aspiring educators with the confidence to leverage edtech in the classroom.
Upon surveying 214 teachers during their first three years in the profession, in…
