Applying Constructionist Principles to Online Teacher Professional Development

Autor/inn/en	Ostashewski, Nathaniel; Moisey, Susan; Reid, Doug
Titel	Applying Constructionist Principles to Online Teacher Professional Development
Quelle	In: International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 12 (2011) 6, S.143-156 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1492-3831
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Social Networks; Computer Mediated Communication; Web Based Instruction; Web Sites; Instructional Design; Web 2.0 Technologies; Video Technology; Guidelines; Teacher Attitudes; Programming; Programming Languages; Computer Science Education; Robotics; Teaching Methods; Class Activities; Program Descriptions; Active Learning; Constructivism (Learning); Inservice Teacher Education; Learning Modules; Research and Development; Minicourses; Education Courses; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Computerkonferenz; Web Based Training; Web-Design; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Richtlinien; Lehrerverhalten; Programmierung; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Robotertechnik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Aktives Lernen; Lehrerfortbildung; Learning module; Lernmodul; Forschung und Entwicklung; Kurzlehrgang; Fortbildungskurs; Kanada
Abstract	This report explores the first iteration of a teacher professional development courselet grounded in constructionist theory and activities. This online teacher professional development (oTPD) courselet provided opportunities for teachers to engage in just-in-time, ongoing TPD within a social networking site for educators. The topic of the oTPD was Robotics and Hands-on Activities in the Classroom. The courselet was designed for teachers who are interested in integrating constructionist pedagogies into their practice. Key findings of the first delivery of the oTPD courselet point to a need for flexible access, sharing of resources, and support for constructionist pedagogical activities as a PD value for participants. Findings further support the potential for an ongoing online community of practice around robotics in the classroom. The approach taken in this oTPD courselet of study continues to inform a model of oTPD delivery within a social-networking-enabled environment. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10