Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4749
Title: Participatory action research for professional development: Changing our approach to distance learning
Contributor(s): Tynan, Belinda (author); Stewart, Cherry  (author); Adlington, Rachael  (author)orcid ; Littledyke, Michael  (author); Swinsburg, Steve (author)
Publication Date: 2008
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4749
Abstract: This paper details a mini-case of (a) the implementation of a professional development program which underpins the design, development and implementation of renewing curriculum for improved distance education learning experiences; and (b) using an alternative open-source learning management system, Sakai. The methodology of Participatory Action Research (PAR) has proved important for gaining deep engagement and conceptual change of teaching and learning practices. The min-case reflects the voices of various members of the project throughout the first PAR cycle. The focus of this minicase is on ‘who leads’ in relation to professional development of/with academic staff. There is some focus on how the project came about, how professional development has been pursued and how one academic has experienced the process so far. The lessons drawn from the project at this first stage will be of interest to a wide audience especially in relation to the methodology. The lessons do not intend to be generalisable beyond this context but for many they will “ring true” and add to the substantive emerging field of professional development when using technologies for enhancing student learning.
Publication Type: Conference Publication
Conference Details: ASCILITE 2008: 25th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Tertiary Education: Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology?, Melbourne, Australia, 30th November - 3rd December, 2008
Source of Publication: Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology? Proceedings of ascilite Melbourne 2008, p. 1056-1065
Publisher: Deakin University
Place of Publication: Melbourne, Australia
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 130103 Higher Education
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 930503 Resourcing of Education and Training Systems
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: E1 Refereed Scholarly Conference Publication
Publisher/associated links: http://ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/tynan.pdf
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