Exploring Elements That Support Teachers Engagement in Online Professional Development

摘要: This study sought to identify the most effective elements required in online professional development enable teachers improve their use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) classrooms. Four schools Queensland were involved, with twelve classroom participating a year-long program over school year supported by an mentor. The did not provide course based or sequential learning activities. Rather it was design individual pathways draw on many opportunities available through web 2.0 tools Internet resources. focus explore process ICT contribute conceptualization how learn 21st Century. Findings indicate that need engage three elements: investigation, reflection, constructive dialogue; build sense group presence; be mentorship responds various cognitive affective demands autonomous learners.