October 2005 — Applications
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University of Texas at Austin Explores LIFE
Future Directions and
Sustainability
As students receive their certifications and
begin teaching in schools, the real impact
of LIFE will be felt. Developing teachers
who can use technology tools to improve
and even transform the learning process is
the ultimate goal of the program.
As the program continues to evolve,
faculty will expand and refine the use of
technology in their curricula. Applications
of new technologies, such as the use of
Apple iSight cameras for Web conferencing,
will be explored for their benefit to teacher
education, and students will become
teachers who will improve education
through the effective use of technology.
“The Laptop Initiative for Future Educators demonstrates the college’s commitment to prepare educators who can effectively teach with technology so that they, in turn, can impart to their students the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the technology-rich world of the future,” says Manuel Justiz, dean of UT’s College of Education.
Melissa LeB'euf Tothero is the program coordinator for the Laptop Initiative for Future Educators. She also coordinates INSITE, a project funded by the US D'E.
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