Share Paper: Comparing Competencies for Teaching in Online, Blended, and Technology Integrated Contexts

  1. Emily Pulham, Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, United States
  2. Cecil R. Short, Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, United States
  3. Charles R. Graham, Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, United States
Tuesday, March 27 1:45 PM-2:15 PM Edison G

Abstract: Within an increasing demand for blended and online teaching comes an increasing demand for programs, institutes, and professional development seminars to prepare preservice and inservice teachers for teaching with such modalities. In an attempt to guide those who train these teachers, various organizations and researchers have offered lists of competencies and skills teachers should possess for blended, online, and technology integrated teaching environments. This research explores existing competencies in these three areas to determine areas of overlap and uniqueness. Our study compares competencies from 10 prominent sources - four in blended teaching, four in online teaching, and two in technology ...