How Teachers Learn and Become Competent via the Evaluation of Digital Materials

• In Event: Supporting Technology Integration Through Professional Development

Abstract

In this study we designed and implemented a one-year professional development program that focused on evaluating digital content. 171 teachers from 5 schools districts across central Ohio participated in this study. The results revealed that teachers’ TPACK and self-efficacy increased across time during the PD program, suggesting that training teachers on evaluating digital content can be an innovative and effective PD model to improve teachers’ TPACK as well as their self-efficacy. This training model was especially effective for teachers with less prior experience in technology integration or related training. However, teachers’ motivation deceased over time. Qualitative analyses revealed requirements needed for successful PD.

Authors

• Kui Xie, The Ohio State University

• Sheng-Lun Cheng, The Ohio State University - Columbus

• Min Kyu Kim, The Ohio State University

• Nicole Carter Luthy, The Ohio State University - Columbus