Teachers' Views On The Potential Use Of Online  In-Service Education And Training Activities

Mehmet KOKOC; Ayşenur OZLU; Atilla CIMER; Hasan KARAL

Article Details

Teachers' Views On The Potential Use Of Online  In-Service Education And Training Activities

Authors:

Mehmet KOKOC | Ayşenur OZLU | Atilla CIMER | Hasan KARAL

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Journal:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2011 Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.68-87

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000783085

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

1302-6488

Abstract:

 

This study examined teacher’s views on the potential use of online in-service education and training (INSET) activities. The study used a qualitative approach. A total of 13 in-service teachers from primary school, vocational school, science and art center, high school in Trabzon (on the Black Sea coast of Turkey) participated in the study. To determine opinions of participants about the potential use of online INSET activities, a online conference was held to determine teachers’ views. The participants who had experienced traditional and face to face INSET courses discussed their INSET experiences and thoughts about online INSET activities. These views were transcribed and then analyzed using content analysis. The main conclusions are: with online INSET activities, especially time and place dependency can be overcome, and accommodation and transportation issues can be resolved. Teachers feel that online INSET activities can promote effective use of resources.

Article Details

Teachers' Views On The Potential Use Of Online In-Service Education And Training Activities

Authors: Mehmet KOKOC | Ayşenur OZLU | Atilla CIMER | Hasan KARAL

Publisher: Anadolu University

Journal: Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2011 Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.68-87

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 11/2011

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000783085

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 1302-6488

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Teachers' Views On The Potential Use Of Online  In-Service Education And Training Activities

Authors:

Mehmet KOKOC | Ayşenur OZLU | Atilla CIMER | Hasan KARAL

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Journal:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2011 Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.68-87

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000783085

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

1302-6488