Title: An explorative case study on the effectiveness of using mobile device to conduct teacher professional development

Authors: Shiang-Kwei Wang

Addresses: New York Institute of Technology, Northern Blvd, P.O. Box 8000, Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000, USA

Abstract: In-service teacher professional development (PD) is the key element to prepare high-quality teachers. Previous studies suggested that in-service teachers' busy schedules make it difficult to find time to participate in training sessions, not to mention the extended hours requisite for sustaining the knowledge acquired during the PD. Using the case study method, this exploratory study investigated the possibility of resolving the issue by adopting mobile devices that would facilitate PD. The findings provide evidence of teachers' improved technology skills and positive attitude towards technology integration, present advantages and challenges of this model, and suggest strategies to implement PD through mobile devices.

Keywords: teaching strategies; learning strategies; adult learning; teachers; USA; United States; professional development; technology integration; mobile devices; in-service development; training sessions; extended hours; knowledge acquisition; improved skills; technology skills; positive attitudes; media players; teacher education; mobile learning; m-learning; mobile phones; cellphones; online learning; e-learning; electronic learning; online learning; internet; world wide web.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMLO.2011.045313

International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, 2011 Vol.5 No.3/4, pp.211 - 230

Published online: 18 Feb 2015 *

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