An Evolution of Research on Online Teaching and Learning: Preparing Preservice Teachers for the Digital Classroom

Technology has changed the K-12 classroom over the last 20 years, and as a result, educator preparation programs have had to increase their teaching of the use of technology in the classroom. This article reviews relevant literature and follows the journey of a group of researchers from 2016 to 2024 in the creation and implementation of the Technology Integration Project, which instructs preservice teachers to create an online course and teach in an online setting. This article includes changes made to the Technology Integration Project because of student data. It also includes future directions for technology instruction in schools of education.