Using Technology for Geography Teacher Education: Web-based Professional Development
Journal Title: Review of International Geographical Education Online - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
This qualitative study explores the perceived value of a video-based online workshop in Geography, “Watershed Management,” part of the Geography: Teaching with the Stars series, a 22 program professional development series for teachers of geography, social studies, and environmental science. Results indicated that teachers reported satisfaction with the online professional development approach and its usefulness for enhancing and supplementing traditional the traditional face-to-face approach to professional development.
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Cheryl A. FRAZIER, Richard G. BOEHM
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