“Mission Possible”: Supporting an Adoption of a Distance Learning Model for Schools during the Pandemic
Maria SpilkerLaboratory of Distance Education and eLearning (LE@D), Open University
mspilker@lead.uab.pt
Antonieta Rocha
Laboratory of Distance Education and eLearning (LE@D), Open University
mrocha@lead.uab.pt
Ana Afonso
Laboratory of Distance Education and eLearning (LE@D), Open University
aafonso@lead.uab.pt
Lina Morgado
Laboratory of Distance Education and eLearning (LE@D), Open University
lina.morgado@uab.pt
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.Full Text:
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