NDLI: A Needs Analysis on the Web-based EPSS with Instructional theory (IT) Embedded: An Additional Tool for Teacher Professional Development

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Jiunn-Tzer Wang Li-chu Sung
Copyright Year	2011
Abstract	XDue to the rapid change of advanced computer technology and prompt delivery of information, teachers feel the increasing need of professional development to support and improve their performance, though they are often loaded with various duties and responsibilities. The purpose of the study is to introduce teachers Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS), an online professional development tool, which can keep them updated and provide them with the latest resources and immdeidate support. Four teachers in a senior high school in the US were interviewed and their classes were observed. Four themes emerged from the data: (1) teaching, (2) support, (3) methods of instruction, and (4) EPSS. The findings reveal that professional development is a necessary on-going activity for not only beginning but also experienced teachers. Based on the participants' needs, they suggested various features to be embedded into the EPSS system.
Starting Page	1031
Ending Page	1036
File Size	184024
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781612844275
DOI	10.1109/ITNG.2011.176
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2011-04-11
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Training Computers online professional development Conferences Educational institutions Information Age Interviews web-based EPSS Business instructional method
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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