A framework for synchronous web-based professional development: Measuring the impact of webinar instruction

<p>Through the evolution and proliferation of the Internet, distance and online education have become more prevalent in modern society. Synchronous web-based professional development continues to gain popularity. Although online education has grown in popularity and breadth, there has been a lack of research about the impact of synchronous web-based professional development. By using Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick's (2006) Four Levels of Evaluation, this study examined the impact of webinar professional development at a National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Center. Findings indicate that although the factors that contribute to learning in a web-based environment were present, there was a lack of evidence about the actual outcomes of participation in a synchronous web-based professional development. To address the lack of evidence, a new model of Comprehensive Synchronous Web-based Professional Development evaluation and implementation is proposed in the discussion.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Pacific Access Restricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Administration and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Rich, Rachel L.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Craig Seal

• Educational evaluation
• School administration
• Educational technology
• Education
• Online education
• Professional development
• Web-based professional development evaluation framework
• Webinar evaluation
• Webinar framework
• Webinar impact
• Webinars
• Educational Administration and Supervision
• Educational Leadership

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• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Identifier

9781124624549

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarlycommons.pacific.edu:uop_etds-1098