Graduate feedback on a teacher education program and school district support: An argument for a continuum of professional learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 101089
Author(s):  
Sheryl MacMath ◽  
Awneet Sivia ◽  
Vandy Britton
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
School District ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Teacher Education Program ◽  
District Support

scholarly journals Enhancing teacher education…with Twitter?

2018 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey P. Carpenter ◽  
Scott A. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Teacher Education Program ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Learning Networks ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Harmful Effects

The isolation that has historically plagued the teaching profession has particularly harmful effects on novice teachers who need the guidance, wisdom, and encouragement of other educators. In recent years, however, social media tools have helped many teachers connect with colleagues and build robust professional learning networks (PLNs) beyond their schools and districts. In this article, the authors describe their experiences using Twitter with preservice teachers to jump-start their PLN development. Through Twitter, preservice teachers interact with program alumni and in-service educators, and the teacher education program is able to build a stronger connection with their partners in the field.

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