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Your Inspirational Guide

This inspirational guide offers examples and practical tips to inspire teacher educators in using educational technologies.

"Teacher Education needs to Become More open and We All Need To learn from Each Others' experienceS"

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YOUR INSPIRATIONAL GUIDE

Based on the TIM Matrix, this resource provides you with ideas how to integrate digital tools and technologies in your own teaching practices in a meaningful way.

CONSTRUCTIVE

COLLABORATIVE

AUTHENTIC

ACTIVE

Collaborative use of tools in the seminar, with some degree of student choice. Collaboration with peers and outsiders, virtual/hybrid formats included. Teacher educators support and help establish contacts.

Activities that integrate digital tools and technoplogies in ways that have an impact on real-life people and enviroments. Independed and self-directed use of tools and techologies in activities that are related to real-world scenarios.

More students choice and understanding how to use interactive tools and technologies. Extensive and self-directed use of interactive tools and technologies. Teacher educators act as a mentor and role model.

Creative and student-directed use of tools to build knowledge and produce digital content, as well a an interactive delivery of information.

OTHER EXAMPLES

Here, teacher educators showcase a diverse range of digital tools they have implemented in their teaching practices, without focusing on one specific method or approach.

Active

Educational technologies, like simulations and collaborative platforms, can transform passive learning into active engagement by encouraging students to explore, solve problems, and work together. This active participation leads to deeper understanding, stronger critical thinking skills, and better preparation for future challenges.

GOOD PRACTICE

THEORY

Active: Good-Practice Examples

Using Green Screen and iMovie for Science Experiments - DEIMP Project

QR Code Methodology - DEIMP Project

Podcasts - Kristin Häggkvist

Interactive presentations - Tobias Ruhtenberg

Gamification - Gregorio Jiménez Valverde

Stop Motion Apps to Remember Movements - Heddi Reinsalu

Active: Good-Practice Examples

WoulD you Like to Show Your GOOD PRACTICE Here?

Recordable Pegs - Kerstin Kööp

COLLABORATIVE

Collaborative learning in teacher education empowers pre-service teachers to work together, both with their peers and experts, using a variety of digital tools for enhanced learning. This approach fosters the exchange of ideas, shared problem-solving, and the ability to build strong professional networks. Teacher educators need to guide their students in using technology to design collaborative lesson plans and foster interactive learning environments for their future students.

THEORY

GOOD PRACTICE

Collaborative: Good-Practice Examples

Virtual Exchange - Götz Schwab

Tablets - Benjanim Ade-Thurow

LinkedIn - Use Technology to Facilitate Collaboration and Communication

A Telecollaboration Project - Olivia Espejel Nonell

Etherpad - Wolfgang Rauch

ChatGPT as a Collaborator - Dr. Sam Lau

Collaborative: Good-Practice Examples

Interactive Observation - Susanne Nystedt -

Joint Video Feedback - Helga Haudeck

Using TaskCards with Students - Jule Müller

Padlet as a Collaborative Course Portfolio - Andrea Annus

Tools for Collaborative Learning - Joan-Anton Sanchéz i Valero

Collaborative Video Feedback - Ilka Nagel

CONSTRUCTIVE

Constructive learning emphasises accessibility, flexibility, reflection, and feedback as key elements to empower learners to construct their own understanding. By providing access to learning materials, flexibility in learning, encouraging reflection, and providing feedback, constructive learning promotes effective teaching and learning.

GOOD PRACTICE

THEORY

Constructive: Good-Practice Examples

Automatic Feedback on Students' Programming Assignments - Heiko Holz

Video Response - Josefin Lindell-Sjörgen

Visual Puzzle - Maya Becker

Digital Storytelling - Marc Fuertes Alpiste

Elicit - Andrea Annus

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Edpuzzle - Benedikt Beuttler

Constructive: Good-Practice Examples

Using Quizzes in Moodle - Stefanie Rhein

Using AI and Padlet with Future English Teachers - Ferran Gesa

GeoGebra - Kathy O'Sullivan

Google Sites for Co- and Self-Evaluation - Neus Frigolé

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Getting Writing Assistance with DeepL - Melanie Besca

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Filmed Oral Examinations - Susanne Nystedt

Constructive: Good-Practice Examples

Using ChatGPT to Enhance Writing Skills - Per Ahlström

Measuring Students’ Engagement with EduBlog - Terje Väljataga

ChatGPT - Vicenta González

Idea Generating Machine - Martin Sillaots

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Design and Creation of Pedagogical Materials - Mariona Grané

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Digital Tools for Feedback - Fernando Lillo

Authentic

Digital tools can provide opportunities for students to engage in authentic tasks that reflect real-world situations or problems. This can help students see the relevance of what they are learning and develop skills that are transferable to their future profession.Real-world context should be relevant to the learning objectives. They should help students understand what they are learning for their future profession.

GOOD PRACTICE

THEORY

Authentic: Good-Practice Examples

Semi Virtual Simulations - Tobias Ruhtenberg

Open Source Media and Technology - Lucy Simmonds

Blog - Emma Almingefeldt

randomlist.com - Mairi Matrov

Exploring Nature with Digital Microscopes - Evelyn Neudorf

Using AI to Create Audio-Visual Material - Paula Novillo

Authentic: Good-Practice Examples

WoulD you Like to Show Your GOOD PRACTICE Here?

Admission Interview Simulator - Martin Sillaots

Expanding Learning Environments with Digital Tools - Kadri Mettis

Other Examples

In this section, teacher educators showcase a diverse range of digital tools they have implemented in their teaching practices. This section highlights multiple approaches rather than focusing on a single tool.

GOOD PRACTICE

Other Examples

Introducing a Variety of Tools - Kevin Davison

Conferencing with Gathertown - Ira Diethelm

Digital Tools in Early Childhood Education - lyna Heinmäe & Kaire Kollom

WoulD you Like to Show Your GOOD PRACTICE Here?

Teaching and Learning with an Open Environment - Terje Väljataga

Rouven Süpfle - Learn Programming with Scratch

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Collaborative Learning

Educational technologies can promote collaborative learning in teacher education by facilitating diverse interactions. Online platforms like discussion forums and shared editing tools allow pre-service teachers to work together, share ideas, and provide feedback. Platforms fostering peer review and virtual connections with experts further enrich the learning experience. By using these tools strategically, teacher educators can create a dynamic learning environment where

pre-service teachers develop essential collaborative skills while exploring technology integration in their future classrooms.

Constructive

Educational technologies can promote constructive learning in teacher education by encouraging active engagement and knowledge construction. Tools such as interactive simulations, digital concept mapping, and multimedia creation platforms enable pre-service teachers to build and apply their understanding through hands-on experiences. These technologies support learners in organizing their thoughts, reflecting on new concepts, and solving complex problems independently. By integrating these resources effectively, teacher educators can create an environment where pre-service teachers take ownership of their learning,

fostering deeper comprehension and critical thinking, essential for their future roles in the classroom.

Authentic

Educational technologies can support authentic learning settings in teacher education by connecting pre-service teachers to real-world contexts and challenges. Tools like virtual classrooms, augmented reality, and online case studies allow future educators to engage with practical teaching scenarios that mirror real-life experiences. Additionally, the use of e-papers and social media platforms enables pre-service teachers to stay updated with the latest educational trends, policies, and research, while also participating in broader professional discussions.

These platforms provide opportunities to explore classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement in environments that feel genuine and relevant. By integrating these technologies, teacher educators can offer immersive experiences that help pre-service teachers apply their skills in meaningful ways, preparing them for the complexities of modern teaching.