Humanizing Digital Mentorship: Using Video-based Remote Supervision for Student-teachers Abroad

Virtual Paper ID: 55797
  1. Jennifer Rider
    Fort Lewis College
  2. Di Ryter
    Fort Lewis College

Abstract: This case study inquired into the use of video-based remote supervision of three student teachers conducting their 15-week internship in an American accredited Pre-K to 12 school in Costa Rica. A common challenge of student teaching abroad is the lack of physical connection and communication between student teachers and college faculty. Using video-based remote supervision through Iris Connect technology allowed for student teachers to be supervised by a faculty member from their teacher education program. As a result of this case study, there were three main findings. The video-enhanced observation technology and software platform allowed for self-reflection by the student teachers; the technology helped student teachers feel more comfortable receiving and reflecting on constructive criticism from teacher education program faculty members (college supervisors); and the video technology provided an opportunity for collaborative reflection on the teaching practice.

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