ICT Tools for Professional Development

Abstract

This chapter covers key considerations in the use of ICT tools for the continual professional development of teachers. Both professional development and ICT tools are first defined before looking at specific tools. The use of ePortfolios is discussed, as a way of drawing together various resources, evidence and new knowledge for practice. The chapter then pays specifi c attention to reflective practice, an essential process to be used in conjunction with ICT tools for professional development. Following on from this section, strategies for accessing and assessing evidence, new knowledge and researching practice are explained before exploring open educational resources, open online courses, networks and communities. Finally, the important and sometimes controversial area of online professional identity is discussed. Throughout the chapter there are tasks for you to complete after each section, so that you might consolidate your learning and, where possible, references have been made to literature and useful websites.

Citation

Jones, S.-L., & Younie, S. (2013). ICT Tools for Professional Development. In M. Leask, & N. Pachler (Eds.), Learning to Teach Using ICT in the Secondary School (40-54). (3rd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203124208

• Online Publication Date: Oct 8, 2013
• Publication Date: Sep 9, 2013
• Deposit Date: Nov 3, 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 40-54
• Series Title: Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series
• Edition: 3rd ed.
• Book Title: Learning to Teach Using ICT in the Secondary School
• Chapter Number: 3
• ISBN: 9780415516518; 9780415516525
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203124208
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3378766