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Learn to Design (L2D): a TPD Program to Support Teachers in Adapting ICT Learning Materials to Their Local Context through Research-Based Strategies
Journal
29th International Conference on Computers in Education Conference, ICCE 2021 - Proceedings
Date Issued
2021-11-22
Author(s)
Jaiswal, Gaurav
Raste, Sunita
Murthy, Sahana
Abstract
Knowledge of ICT and ability to integrate technology effectively in one’s teaching practice has gained enormous importance for today’s teachers. In the last two decades a lot of quality teaching materials and repositories have been created worldwide. However, capacity building of teachers and improving teachers’ learning design skills has not received as much attention. Hence teachers are not adequately prepared to use technology in their practice and integrate it with learner-centric pedagogical strategies. While a large amount of resources and teaching and learning materials are available for common use, these lack contextualization. There is a need for teachers to build the necessary knowledge and skills to adapt the materials for their context. In this paper we describe the design and implementation of a TPD program, Learn to Design for supporting teachers to design research-based strategies using learning materials available on the DIKSHA platform, a national initiative in India, and adapt them to their local context. The program design draws from the TPACK framework and includes hands-on activities focused on enhancing the ability and self-efficacy of teachers to integrate technology into their teaching. The TPD workshop has been implemented with ~300 participants who were in-service teachers from across different states in India. The study analyzes data from multiple sources. The findings show improvement in participants’ self-perception and ability to effectively integrate technology, as well as high intention to implement such strategies in their own classroom. In Learn to Design, we have created the design and session plan to support teachers in effectively integrating content, pedagogy and technology in their own context.
Volume
1
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