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Definition and History of Online Professional Development

Definition and History of Online Professional Development
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Author(s): Carol A. Brown (East Carolina University, USA)and Renée E. Weiss Neal (East Carolina University, USA)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 22
Source title: Adult and Continuing Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5780-9.ch012

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Abstract

There exists a consensus on the importance of teacher professional development. This chapter provides a knowledge base for environments, describes the benefits, best practices, and sources for quality online professional development. The attributes associated with online professional development can be examined within the framework of web conferencing, web cast, and online teaching and learning. An annotated bibliography and extensive glossary related to online professional development are included in this chapter.

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