The Viability and Acceptance of Blended Online Professional Development in the Boston Public School District

• In Event: Poster Session 16
  In Poster Session: Online Teaching and Learning: Faculty Development

Abstract

Boston Public Schools and AKCEL at The University of Akron partnered to research BPS teachers’ use of blended online PD as a way to improve classroom instruction. Through a pilot course involving teachers from two different middle schools, a variety of data was collected to determine the viability and effectiveness of this new method for delivering PD. Data showthat teachers’ content knowledge improved and satisfaction was high. The authors believe that the level of professionalism by the teachers was key to the success of the study.

Authors

• Angela Sangeorge, Boston Public Schools

• Lori J. Vargo, The University of Akron

• Lisa A. Lenhart, The University of Akron