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    Applying Constructionist Principles to Online Teacher Professional Development

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    Authors
    Ostashewski, Nathaniel
    Moisey, S.
    Reid, D.
    Date
    2011
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Ostashewski, N. and Moisey, S. and Reid, D. 2011. Applying Constructionist Principles to Online Teacher Professional Development. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. 12 (6): pp. 143-156.
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    The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
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    http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/976/1958
    ISSN
    1492-3831
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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33595
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This report explores the first iteration of a teacher professional development courseletgrounded in constructionist theory and activities. This online teacher professional development(oTPD) courselet provided opportunities for teachers to engage in just-in-time, ongoingTPD within a social networking site for educators. The topic of the oTPD was Roboticsand Hands-on Activities in the Classroom. The courselet was designed for teachers who areinterested in integrating constructionist pedagogies into their practice. Key findings of thefirst delivery of the oTPD courselet point to a need for flexible access, sharing of resources,and support for constructionist pedagogical activities as a PD value for participants. Findingsfurther support the potential for an ongoing online community of practice around roboticsin the classroom. The approach taken in this oTPD courselet of study continues toinform a model of oTPD delivery within a social-networking-enabled environment.

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