Web-Mediated Professional Development. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bates, Celeste C.; McClure, Erin L.; Ross, Rachael L.; Womack, Patrick
• Is Part Of: Journal of digital learning in teacher education. Volume 35:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 53
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: web-mediated professional learning -- online resources -- geospatial mapping -- effective professional development -- differentiated professional development; Teachers -- Training of -- United States -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Educational technology; Teachers -- Training of -- Data processing; United States; Periodicals; 371.3305
• DOI: 10.1080/21532974.2018.1537817
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2153-2974

Abstract

Abstract: This study examined the ways in which a free Web-mediated resource provided K–2 teachers with effective and differentiated professional learning opportunities on guided reading practice. Data sources included embedded analytics that tracked the number of new users and returning users and the paths they took while navigating the website. The study also employed geographic information system (GIS) tools to examine where the resources were being used in one Southeastern state. Data were collected for a 6-month period and findings showed the Web-mediated resources did provide differentiated learning opportunities. Additionally, applying a geospatial perspective and using data visualization revealed that many districts, especially those in underserved communities, were not accessing the resources.