Illuminating Skills Through EdTech Mastery: How ISTE Certification Can Facilitate Digital Literacy Curriculum Revision for EPPs

Abstract

 This paper covers the programmatic work undertaken to conceptualize a systematic and cohesive integrated technology experience for pre-service teacher candidates across one Educator Preparation Program (EPP) in Texas, including work to measure digital learning of our pre-service teachers before and after their time in the program. Furthermore, this paper reflects upon 5 years of survey data from graduates and make programmatic recommendations for improvement based on the facilitators’ work in becoming certified educators through the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE).