This study sought to identify the most effective elements required in online professional development to enable teachers to improve their use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in their classrooms. Four schools in Queensland were involved, with twelve classroom teachers participating in a year-long online professional development program over the school year supported by an on...

This article considers the possible contribution of the ‘kids in parks’ programme offered at Golden Gate Highlands National Park to the professional development of teachers. Focus group interviews were held with teachers who participated in the programme, and an interview with open-ended questions was held with a learning facilitator from the provincial education department. Although the progra...

Technology-based staff development helps teachers meet the demands of educating 21st-century students by supporting and encouraging teachers to integrate technology effectively into their curricula. The authors use online java applets as a staff development tool. The professional development model in this article provides just-in-time assistance as middle school teachers locate applets, integra...

Reflection is considered an inherent part of teacher practice. However, when used within professional development activity, it is fraught with issues associated with teacher confidence and skill in reflective action. Coupled with anxiety generally associated with technological competency and understanding the nature of blogging, constructive reflection is difficult for teachers. This paper focu...

The increasing availability of new technologies in an ever more digitalized world has gained momentum in practically all spheres of life, making technology-related skills a key competence not only in professional settings. Thus, schools assume responsibility for imparting these skills to their students, and hence to future generations of professionals. In so doing, teachers play a key role with...

The changes caused by Digital Technologies of Information and Communication (DTIC) present new challenges for Education, which must incorporate these technologies, provide new mediations and pedagogical proposals to meet the changing needs of society. In today's context and the evidence of the lack of teaching materials targeted to athletics and the difficulty that physical education teachers s...

Problem Statement: Student teachers’ beliefs and conceptions affect not only what and how they learn in teacher education programs, but also their future professional development in their teaching careers. Examining and understanding student teachers’ beliefs and conceptions is therefore crucial to improving their professional preparation and development, as well as the effectiveness of teacher...