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Virtual mentoring for teachers : online professional development practices / Jared Keengwe, Lydia Kyei-Blankson, [editors].
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- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mentoring in education--Computer networks.
- Mentoring in education.
- Teachers--In-service training--Computer networks.
- Teachers.
- Professional learning communities.
- Teachers--In-service training.
- Computer networks.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxi, 361 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, [2013]
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Contributors in education, instructional technology, library science, education policy, and literacy education describe professional development models for mentoring teachers using digital tools, and present real-life cases from around the US and a few other countries, showcasing a variety of research-based online professional development programs and best practice models. Chapters in Section 1 address professional development models for faculty in online environments, for situations such as professional learning using social networking sites, and professional development with graduate teaching assistants teaching online. Section 2 touches on theories of e-learning and best practices in teaching and learning in online environments. Some specific topics discussed in this section include e-learner motivation, and developing students' abilities to package their skills and their distinctive attributes. Keengwe is affiliated with University of North Dakota. Kyei-Blankson is affiliated with Illinois State University. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Contents:
- Section 1. Professional development models for faculty in online environments
- section 2. Understanding e-learning and best practices in teaching and learning in online environments.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-351) and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on print version record.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Ellis D. Williams, College 1865, Endowment Fund.
- ISBN:
- 9781466619647
- 1466619643
- Publisher Number:
- 99968207476
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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