Teaching platforms such as Zoom, Webex, Google Classroom etc, have been essential in changing the face of professional development for educators as a result of the digital revolution. These platforms provide educators with access to an abundance of resources and opportunities for collaboration that were once inconceivable. Seufert, Guggemos, and Tarantini (2020) emphasize the significance of online professional learning communities in enhancing teachers’ digital competences, which are essential in the modern classroom. Teachers may share ideas, get access to innovative resources, and keep up with emerging developments in education through these networks.
The COVID-19 epidemic has brought attention to the significance of these platforms by forcing a swift to online and blended learning. In their discussion of the value of professional development in this new period, Philipsen, Tondeur, Blieck, and Vanslambrouck (2023) point out that online platforms provide unmatched flexibility and content breadth. This flexibility is essential for helping teachers deal with the challenges of teaching in the digital age.
Furthermore, the Department of Education has found that online professional development, particularly in STEM fields, can improve teaching methods and student performance. On a daily basis teachers are challenged to become more versatile and creative in order to attract the attention of their students. Using а variety of online resources for an online training enhance and develops the creative thinking processes of educators. The study highlights the significance of utilizing online platforms to provide effective professional development with practical classroom applications.
In conclusion, virtual learning environments are essential resources for educators' professional growth. Online teaching opens doors to a wealth of professional development opportunities for educators. They provide educators with a comprehensive, cooperative, and adaptable setting where they can grow professionally and meet the changing needs of the classroom. These platforms will remain crucial in influencing the future of education and helping educators pursue lifelong learning, as we look to the future.
References
Seufert, S., Guggemos, J., & Tarantini, E. (2020). Online Professional Learning Communities for D Developing Teachers’ Digital Competences. In P. Isaias, D.G. Sampson, & D. Ifenthaler (Eds.), Technology Supported Innovations in School Education.Springer. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED600631.pdfPhilipsen, B., Tondeur, J., Blieck, Y., & Vanslambrouck, S. (2023). Teacher Professional Development for Online Teaching: An Update of Insights Stemming from Contemporary Research.Springer.
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED600631.pdf
Done by Noel Pittersgill
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