Technology in Higher Education: How does the technology support students’ academic writing?
Learning in higher education involves adapting to new ways of…
Learning in higher education involves adapting to new ways of…
How do we make sure PD has an effect on instruction long after it ends? The decision to conduct a specific professional development is not one made easily since professional developments require resources that are often scarce in public schools; specifically time and money. Because of this, maximizing the effect of professional development includes considering […]
What are best practices for evaluating the impact of professional learning in a way that is aligned with student outcomes, and sustained professional growth, while meeting the needs of adult professional learners? In an effort to improve teacher professional development many schools are personalizing teacher learning. In the article from Cult of Pedagogy, OMG Becky. […]
Lifelong learners. That’s a basic mentality important for all of us. I know it is hard to tell that
As I continue to dive deeper into the research related to professional development (PD) and adult learning initiatives within higher education, one aspect of PD I’ve yet to explore is the evaluation of PD. In other words, how do we determine if a PD enterprise was successful? Is the learning having an ongoing, meaningful impact …
Exploring the distinction between professional development and professional learning and presenting an evaluation model for assessing the impact of professional learning.
The ongoing pandemic has rendered brick-and-mortar classrooms inoperable, although online teaching has somewhat remedied the need for knowledge transfer and learning. But a lack of …
Inevitably, the rapid advancement of technology has affected education in…
Many years ago, a play called “Six Degrees of Separation” so titled because of a theory popularized in a story
Educational technology presents a unique opportunity and challenge for educators. When designed and used well, technology can streamline some of the most time consuming aspects of education, engage students in learning, and increase opportunities for exploration. However, none of the positive aspects of educational technology are of any use if the technology gathers dust (virtual […]