K-12 Educators' Virtual Professional Development Approaches: Focusing on Integrating Contextually Appropriate Technology in Underserved Communities

• In Event: Fostering Equity Through Technology: Technology-Driven Approaches to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Abstract

This systematic review combines several virtual professional development strategies over the past ten years to offer a thorough understanding and guidance for successfully deploying virtual PD to integrate technology into teaching practices. The approaches use a comprehensive literature review and a gap analysis to identify areas needing fresh perspectives. The results emphasize the need for tailored virtual PD programs and illuminate the obstacles educators in underserved regions encounter when obtaining pertinent technology training.

Authors

• Oguns Clement Audu, Oklahoma State University

• Dominic Siami Egure, Oklahoma State University

• Olajumoke Beulah Adigun, Oklahoma State University

• Kolawole Michael Afolabi, Oklahoma State University

• Caroline Sede, University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School

• Oluwatosin Olowoyeye-Taiwo, Street to School