ERIC Number: EJ1066786
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1541-4914
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Cybermentoring: Evolving High-End Video Conferencing Practices to Support Preservice Teacher Training
Johnson, Todd E.; Maring, Gerald H.; Doty, John H.; Fickle, Michelle
Journal of Interactive Online Learning, v5 n1 p59-74 Spr 2006
This article is a descriptive study of an evolving cybermentoring videoconferencing practice and tool developed to support preservice teacher training. Cybermentoring projects are synchronous distance learning collaborations using high-end video conferencing to foster interactive learning and tutoring among preservice teachers and K-12 students, all of whom are mentored by classroom teachers and university faculty. Cybermentoring for preservice teachers is situated within the theoretical frameworks of constructivism and "co-teaching." A list of projects and two streaming videos illustrating these projects facilitated by our state's cyberinfrastructure are provided. In addition, a case study of one cybermentoring project is presented in terms of its procedures, participants, and participant reflections. The benefits and challenges of cybermentoring are discussed before five suggestions [technology training, strengthening the assessment skills of the cybermentors, improved assessment of tutee learning, use of focus groups, and recommended use of high quality desktop videoconferencing] for improving cybermentoring projects are offered.
Descriptors: Mentors, Videoconferencing, Preservice Teacher Education, Distance Education, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Preservice Teachers, Case Studies, Constructivism (Learning), Grade 1, Tutorial Programs, College School Cooperation
University of Alabama. 152 Rose Administration, P.O. Box 870104, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Web site: http://www.ncolr.org/jiol
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Grade 1; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: EEC-0342056