Teacher Learning in the Digital Age

Online Professional Development in STEM Education

Chris Dede editor Arthur Eisenkraft editor Kim Frumin editor Alex Hartley editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Harvard Educational Publishing Group

Published:29th Feb '16

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With an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) training, Teacher Learning in the Digital Age examines exemplary models of online and blended teacher professional development, including information on the structure and design of each model, intended audience, and existing research and evaluation data. From video-based courses to just-in-time curriculum support platforms and MOOCs for educators, the cutting-edge initiatives described in these chapters illustrate the broad range of innovative programs that have emerged to support preservice and in-service teachers in formal and informal settings.

“As teacher development moves online,” the editors argue, “it’s important to ask what works and what doesn’t and for whom,” They address these questions by gathering the feedback of many of the top researchers, developers, and providers working in the field today.

Filled with abundant resources, Teacher Learning in the Digital Age reveals critical lessons and insights for designers, researchers, and educators in search of the most efficient and effective ways to leverage technology to support formal, as well as informal, teacher learning.

Teacher Learning in the Digital Age is a superb compilation of exemplary instructional practices utilizing digital resources. This thoughtful and practical body of work can be leveraged to propel teacher and student success in the evolution of the digital classroom and school.'—Mark Edwards, superintendent, Mooresville Graded School District, North Carolina

'This book provides a comprehensive overview of online teacher professional development and detailed examples of programs that illustrate the range of effective models. It is a must-read for practitioners and policy makers responsible for planning professional development programs, and is an invaluable resource for university courses on teacher learning and professional development, and online educational innovations.'—Hilda Borko, professor of education, Stanford University

'Teacher Learning in the Digital Age represents a thoughtful and comprehensive examination of the current landscape and range of models of online STEM professional development. The rich descriptions of the models and lessons learned will prove invaluable to both educators and researchers interested in this rapidly changing field.'—Paul Resta, Ruth Knight Millikan Centennial Professor of Learning Technologies, The University of Texas at Austin

ISBN: 9781612508979

Dimensions: 226mm x 149mm x 17mm

Weight: 428g

304 pages