ERIC Number: EJ1058732
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 25
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ISSN: EISSN-1541-5015
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Integrating Technology and Problem-Based Learning: A Mixed Methods Study of Two Teacher Professional Development Designs
Walker, Andrew; Recker, Mimi; Robertshaw, M. Brooke; Osen, Jeffrey; Leary, Heather; Ye, Lei; Sellers, Linda
Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, v5 n2 p70-94 Fall 2011
This article describes two consecutive enactments of technology-oriented teacher professional development designs, aimed at helping teachers find high-quality online learning resources and use them in designing effective problem-based learning (PBL) activities for their students. To align with current professional development prescriptions, in the first enactment, teachers learned PBL design skills concurrently with technology skills. Following aspects of design-based research, the professional development theory, participant feedback, and results from the first enactment informed the design of the second. In this second enactment, technology skills were separated and presented prior to learning about PBL. Results from a mixed-methods study of impact indicated that both professional development enactments were associated with large increases in teacher knowledge, experience, and confidence with regards to technology use and integration. Variations in the level of PBL usage by teachers in their activities, and the degree to which they discuss PBL and technology integration are presented alongside limitations, practical significance, scholarly significance, and planned future work.
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Technology Integration, Mixed Methods Research, Instructional Design, Faculty Development, Educational Resources, Electronic Libraries, Technology Education, Technological Literacy, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teaching Experience, Self Efficacy, Technology Uses in Education, Prior Learning, Inservice Teacher Education, Transcripts (Written Records), Teacher Surveys, Pretests Posttests, Alignment (Education), Reflection, Use Studies, Training Methods, Program Effectiveness, Participant Satisfaction, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 0554440
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