PERCEPTIONS ON WHICH SOCIAL NETWORKING TOOLS ARE USEFUL FOR TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Authors

  • Andreas Koskeris Computer Technology Institute and Press “Diophantus”, Greece, Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, University of Patras, Greece
  • John Garofalakis Computer Technology Institute and Press “Diophantus”, Greece, Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, University of Patras, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i10.3918

Keywords:

social networking, Web 2.0, professional development, teachers

Abstract

Teachers are expected to be able to keep up with the technological development in the classroom. Integrating ICT into teaching is a complex process and they may encounter a number of difficulties. They seek opportunities for professional development, so that they can meet the needs of students leading to recognition as a “reform-minded” educator. Social networking/WEB2.0 which is the technology connecting people is providing new opportunities for professional development by assisting to remain current on skills important for teachers’ role. Aim of our research is to study, for the specific professional category of school teachers, which are the professional skills which can be strengthened through social networking and which tools are the most appropriate for this goal. Based on a collection of information from various sources we present a series of conclusions which can be the basis for the design of training programs on how to effectively use social networking.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Andreas Koskeris, Computer Technology Institute and Press “Diophantus”, Greece, Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, University of Patras, Greece
    Andreas Koskeris is holding a BSc/MSc on Computer Engineering and Informatics (1993 - University of Patras), an MBA from the Hellenic Management Association and an MSc in Adult Education. He is from 2000 vice director of the Directorate for Telematics and Applications for Regional Development of the Computer Technology Institute and Press, with the main task to act as technical coordinator of all Department’s R&D projects. His previous experience includes past R&D work in several EU funded projects concerning Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Telematics applications, e-Government, Social Networking. His research interests (>25 publications) include: Actions to deal with Rural Digital Divide, Adult education, Social Networking and E-government.
  • John Garofalakis, Computer Technology Institute and Press “Diophantus”, Greece, Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, University of Patras, Greece

    John Garofalakis is Professor of the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics of the University of Patras, and senior researcher of the Computer Technology Institute and Press "Diophantus" (CTI). He is and has served as manager and scientific coordinator of several European, national and regional ICT projects (Erasmus+, ICT, Lifelong Learning, INTERREG, etc.). He has published more than 200 articles in refereed International Journals and Conferences with several awards. His research interests include: Web and Mobile Technologies, Educational Technologies, Performance Analysis of Computer Systems, Recommendation Systems, Distributed Computer Systems, Queuing Theory.

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2021-09-01

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Vol. 8 No. 10 (2021)

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