scholarly journals One size doesn’t fit all: rethinking approaches to continuing professional development in technology enhanced learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Compton ◽  
Timos Almpanis
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Continuous Professional Development ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Compliance Mechanism ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
The Way

Despite extensive investment, levels of enthusiasm for technology enhanced learning (TEL) are notoriously varied amongst the key stakeholders. A growing body of research shows that TEL is often expected by students and, when used effectively, has a positive impact on engagement and outcomes. Despite this, transmissive models of continuous professional development (CPD) that focus on the technology and systems over the pedagogic underpinnings can feel like a compliance mechanism ripe for resistance. We argue that a more effective approach utilises simpler, cloud based tools to highlight pedagogic approaches and that adaptations in the way CPD happens provide an environment within which exploration, utilisation and even transformation in practice can occur. 

scholarly journals Massive open online courses for continuing professional development of GPs

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 522-527
Author(s):  
Emily Player ◽  
Alice Shiner ◽  
Nick Steel ◽  
Veena Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for the maintenance and improvement of the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals. GP registrars are required to evidence CPD in their ePortfolio and likewise, GPs are mandated to accrue and evidence a minimum of 50 hours CPD for their annual appraisal. CPD can be delivered in many ways, with an increasing movement towards online learning. Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) encompasses online learning and is ever changing. This article will discuss a type of TEL known as massive open online courses (MOOCs) and the role of MOOCs in delivering CPD.

Creating an Authentic Space for a Private and Public Self through E-Portfolios

2014 ◽  
pp. 197-223
Author(s):  
Simon Lygo-Baker ◽  
Stylianos Hatzipanagos
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Reflective Approach ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Enhanced Learning

The chapter reports work that investigated the use of e-portfolios developed by teaching practitioners as part of an award-bearing academic development programme in the UK. The project aimed to enable teaching practitioners to access and gain familiarity with pedagogically sound e-portfolio opportunities. The project was designed to foster a reflective approach, promote critical thinking focused on learning and teaching, and enhance continuing professional development. The outcomes of this project are discussed in terms of an appreciation of e-assessment by the teaching practitioners involved, recommendations for an e-portfolio environment that uses technology enhanced learning resources to foster a reflective approach that can enable and enhance continuous professional development for academic staff.

Creating an Authentic Space for a Private and Public Self through E-Portfolios

2014 ◽  
pp. 1706-1727
Author(s):  
Simon Lygo-Baker ◽  
Stylianos Hatzipanagos
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Reflective Approach ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Enhanced Learning

The chapter reports work that investigated the use of e-portfolios developed by teaching practitioners as part of an award-bearing academic development programme in the UK. The project aimed to enable teaching practitioners to access and gain familiarity with pedagogically sound e-portfolio opportunities. The project was designed to foster a reflective approach, promote critical thinking focused on learning and teaching, and enhance continuing professional development. The outcomes of this project are discussed in terms of an appreciation of e-assessment by the teaching practitioners involved, recommendations for an e-portfolio environment that uses technology enhanced learning resources to foster a reflective approach that can enable and enhance continuous professional development for academic staff.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Continuous Professional Development for Technology Enhanced Learning Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Ryan Thomas Williams
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Widespread Agreement ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Growth

There is a large body of international research on raising the quality of education, with particular emphasis on CPD to support professional and pedagogical growth. From an educator’s perspective, there is widespread agreement that effective CPD is an important component of educational success. Therefore, it is unsurprising that research interest in this area has grown, particularly in light of the digital agenda. In a TEL context, educators report one of the main barriers to effective use is the lack of training in this area. This review of literature will examine some of the key ideas that form successful TEL CPD delivery, more specifically with relation to transformative models of CPD. Likewise, the section attempts to understand the context in which educators are operating and make sense of the challenges that relate to continuing professional development (CPD). In order to fully explore this phenomenon, personal development (PD) frameworks are explored, with a specific focus on Aileen Kennedy’s (2005) 9 typologies.

Does Facebook Provide Educational Value?

2014 ◽  
pp. 311-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Manca ◽  
Maria Ranieri
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Management System ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Educational Paradigms ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Facebook has received considerable attention in a number of research areas. However, its educational value has not been fully confirmed and results from the mainstream educational paradigms are contradictory. A number of experiences related to the educational use of Facebook as a technology-enhanced learning environment are also flourishing. In these, Facebook has been used as a unique, or at least as one, learning management system tool, or as a platform for educational purposes. This chapter focuses on these issues, providing a wide overview of the current literature on the educational value of Facebook considering both theoretical positions and empirical findings. Furthermore, a few preliminary guidelines about Facebook usage are provided, pertaining to pedagogical, institutional, technological, and ethical issues. The chapter finally provides some hints about emerging trends and areas that deserve further research, such as professional development, academic practice, and location-based learning.

scholarly journals Facilitating Online Continuing Professional Development Opportunities in Technology-Enhanced Learning: the TELTA approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Pauline Rooney
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Dublin Institute ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Societal Changes ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Information and communication technologies are fundamentally changing the way we live our lives. However, despite these huge societal changes, it is widely recognised that the potential of ICTs for enhancing teaching and learning has not yet been capitalised on in higher education, with traditional pedagogical methods still predominating. However it is crucial that educators are receptive to the potential of ICTs and that they have a sound understanding of this potential and how to capitalise on it. TELTA (Technology-Enhanced Learning, Teaching and Assessment) is a fully online eight-week course offered by the Dublin Institute of Technology which aims to address these issues by giving participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in existing and emerging learning technologies. This paper provides a case study of the TELTA approach, exploring key areas including target audience, module goals, underpinning pedagogical framework, assessment methodologies, technologies utilised and future plans for further developing the initiative.

Teacher perceptions of immersion professional development experiences emphasizing language-focused content instruction

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-294
Author(s):  
Diane J. Tedick ◽  
Caleb Zilmer
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Teacher Practices ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Community Practice ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Focus Group Data

Abstract The knowledge and pedagogies needed for immersion classrooms are unique and complex. Although there is a growing body of research on immersion pedagogy, there is a dearth of research on professional development (PD) experiences that positively impact immersion teacher practices. This paper focuses on exploring immersion teacher perceptions of PD experiences in the area of language-focused content instruction that have a positive impact on their teaching. The theoretical framework guiding the study is “communities of practice” (CoP) (Wenger, 1998), and survey and focus group data were analyzed in relation to Wenger’s four realms of CoP (community, practice, meaning, and identity). Findings revealed specific features of high impact assignments and PD experiences. The paper concludes with implications for designing meaningful and effective PD experiences for immersion educators and others who teach in CBI settings.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Profesional Keperawatan Berhubungan dengan Kemampuan Perawat dalam Mengatasi Nyeri Pasien

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Mulia Herawati ◽  
Rr Tutik Sri Hariyati ◽  
Efy Afifah
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Continuous Professional Development ◽  
Career Ladder ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ladder System

Pengembangan Profesional Berkelanjutan (PPB) merupakan komponen sistem jenjang karir dimana perencanaan dan implementasi perencanaan karir dapat memengaruhi proses kehidupan perawat. Jenjang karir di beberapa RS telah dilaksanakan namun kadangkala belum selaras dengan pelaksanaan rekrutmen, rotasi, pengembangan professional berkelanjutan dan promosi yang menjadi komponen tidak terpisah dari jenjang karir. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi pengaruh PPB dengan implementasi manajemen nyeri di rumah sakit. Disain penelitian menggunakan deskriptif korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Data dikumpulkan melalui data primer sebanyak 121 perawat pelaksana serta data sekunder dokumen rekam medis pasien berisi catatan keperawatan terkait manajemen nyeri yang terdiri dari pengkajian, intervensi dan re-evaluasi. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah simple random sampling. Analisis menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa variabel implementasi sistem jenjang karir yang paling berpengaruh terhadap implementasi manajemen nyeri oleh perawat klinik adalah pengembangan profesional berkelanjutan (PPB) (p= 0,027) . Peneliti merekomendasikan perlunya perencanaan terstruktur melalui analisis kebutuhan training bagi masing-masing perawat Kata kunci: sistem jenjang karir, perawat, pengembangan profesional berkelanjutan, manajemen nyeri Abstract The effect of continuous professional development to the implementation of pain managment by nurses in hospital. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a component of a career ladder system which its planning and implementation can affect in a nurse's life process. In some hospitals, the nursing career ladder system were not associated with recruitment, rotation, continuous professional development and promotion process. This study aimed to identify the effect of CPD to the implementation of pain management in a hospital. The design research was descriptive correlative with cross sectional approach. Data were collected through primary data as much as 121 nurses and also secondary data from patient medical records related to pain management nursing documentation included assessment, intervention, and re-evaluation. The sampling technique was simple random sampling. Data were analyzed by multiple linear regression. The result showed that the variables of the career ladder system implementation that most affected on the pain management implementation by clinical nurses is continuing professional development (CPD)(p= 0.027). It is recommended to make structured planning through training needs analysis for each nurse.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF AN IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM ON THE SELF-EFFICACY OF SPECIAL AND GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-107
Author(s):  
Sotiria Tzivinikou
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Special Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Service Training ◽  
The Impact

Teachers’ professional development is the key to education improvement. On that basis, the present study aimed to investigate the impact of a 6-month in-service training program in the context of the continuing professional development for educators on educational practice. The main objective of the training program was to improve the educators’ teaching skills, to enrich their practices with the most effective strategies and with the newest findings from research evidence in order to increase the quality of their educational interventions for students with special educational needs. An innovation of that program was the simultaneous training of both general and special education teachers in pairs, smoothing the dividing lines between general and special education in their daily instructional practice. The participants were 30 educators, divided into 15 pairs. Each pair was working in the same inclusive school sharing the responsibility of the educational support of a student with learning problems. The estimation of the impact of the program was investigated by measuring the educators’ increasing sense of self-efficacy in relation to their instructional skills and overall effectiveness of their educational interventions for their students with learning difficulties. A pre and post evaluation research design was employed and the findings showed that the training program had a positive impact on the educators’ self-efficacy and their effectiveness regarding collaborative educational interventions for their students. Key words: continuing professional development, in-service training, self-efficacy.

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