“Mission Possible”: Supporting an Adoption of a Distance Learning Model for Schools during the Pandemic
“Mission Possible”: Supporting an Adoption of a Distance Learning Model for Schools during the Pandemic
Author(s): Maria Spilker, Antonieta Rocha, Ana Afonso, Lina MorgadoSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
Published by: European Distance and E-Learning Network
Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic;Distance Learning;Remote Learning;Teachers’ Professional Development;MIREAD
Summary/Abstract: This investigation relates to the professional development of in-service teachers on online teaching in K-12/P-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main questions concerned the autonomy and support from/in schools, alternatives found and implemented. A model was developed and applied in different institutions. This article will focus on analysing the results of one Portuguese school. The study follows a Design-Based-Research methodology. The results revealed teachers have knowledge gaps regarding intermediate/advanced digital skills. Through the training course, teachers’ awareness was raised about the distinction between Remote Education and Distance Learning and some skills inherent to online teaching were developed.
Journal: European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) Conference Proceedings
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 251-264
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English