ATTEN Research

Australian Technologies Teacher Education Network

The Australian Technologies Teacher Education Network (ATTEN) comprises technology teacher educators from universities around Australia, passionate about developing pre-service and in-service teachers' capacities to support their students in a digital world.

Formed in 2019, ATTEN emerged from the ever-increasing necessity for teacher educators to remain current in the Technologies areas, especially driven by the demands of implementing contemporary Technologies education in teacher preparation programs.

Network Affiliation: ATTEN is a network of the Australian Council of Deans of Education (ACDE) under formal terms of reference.

Research Agenda & Objectives

ATTEN supports advocacy, collaboration, teaching and research with a comprehensive agenda focused on advancing Technologies teacher education across Australia.

• Representation & Advocacy

Represent Australian university Technologies Teacher Educators and provide a strong voice in advocacy for Technologies teacher education.

• Landscape Understanding

Develop a better understanding of the Technologies pre-service teacher education landscape in Australia through communication of common understandings.

• Pedagogical Excellence

Share and develop pedagogical strategies to promote excellence in pre-service teacher Technologies education.

• Resource Development

Share and develop resources that help teachers effectively teach the Technologies Curriculum in Australian schools.

• Research Collaboration

Identify research needs and collaborative research opportunities in the Technologies teacher education area.

• Organizational Sustainability

Ensure ATTEN becomes a sustainable organization, providing a strong voice in advocacy of Technologies teacher education.

Current Research Focus Areas

ATTEN members are continually working on a range of projects that encompass comprehensive Technologies knowledge, understanding, and skills across multiple domains:

• Educational Technologies

Advancing understanding and implementation of educational technologies in teacher preparation programs.

• ICT Capability

Developing teachers' Information and Communication Technology capabilities for effective classroom integration.

• Design Technologies

Exploring innovative approaches to Design Technologies curriculum and pedagogy in teacher education.

• Digital Technologies

Advancing Digital Technologies education through research-informed teaching practices and curriculum development.

Supporting ATTEN's Mission

Academic Connect serves as a digital platform supporting ATTEN's research agenda by facilitating connections and collaborations among Technologies teacher educators across Australia.

• Research Collaboration

Connect with fellow ATTEN members to identify and pursue collaborative research opportunities in Technologies teacher education.

• Knowledge Sharing

Share pedagogical strategies, resources, and research findings to advance Technologies education practices.

• Professional Networking

Build professional relationships with Technologies teacher educators across Australian universities to strengthen the community.

• Research Visibility

Showcase research profiles and publications to increase visibility and impact of Technologies teacher education research.

Vision for Digital Futures

Through Academic Connect, ATTEN continues its commitment to developing teacher educators who are equipped to prepare the next generation of teachers for an increasingly digital world. By fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and advancing research in Technologies education, we work collectively toward a future where all students have access to high-quality Technologies learning experiences that prepare them for success in the 21st century.

"Passionate about developing teachers' capacities to support their students in a digital world"

— ATTEN Mission Statement