Research and development of a training approach combining face-to-face and on-line instruction for improving the technology skills and self-efficacy of science teachers
Abstract
A training environment for the technology professional development of
science teachers was developed that incorporated three components: an online
multimedia tutorial website, an interactive WebCT-based collaboration area, and
a weekly face-to-face training session. The research design incorporated a pilot
study in June 2000 and a main study in October-November 2000. Journal-writing
and paired work approaches were used to help develop an atmosphere of
collegiality and collaboration. Participant K-12 science teachers showed
significant gains in both technology skills and Internet teaching self-efficacy
when measured in a pre- and post-test manner.
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