WP 1 - Active, Blended Learning with Digital Learning Technologies
Purpose
Strengthen praxis-based learning opportunities and advance an active, blended learning environment by developing, piloting and testing the use of digital learning technologies, including AI and VR, in teacher education programmes. Theory-driven design will be supported by supported by a multi-disciplinary team with diverse expertise in digital technologies, learning technologies, professional development, teacher education, and pedagogical approaches for active, blended learning. WP1 will address SO1 and SO2, and RQ.1. and RQ.2.
Description of tasks (T) and methods
T1.1 Virtual dialogue simulator. Enhance its application within teacher training to simulate unfamiliar and challenging situations in a safe learning environment and reduce the praxis-shock experienced by recently qualified teachers.
T1.2 Virtual classroom. Utilise the Core Platform technology to develop and pilot a virtual classroom as a new learning arena and collaboration platform for student teachers that provides high relevance to the professional environment.
T1.3 Integration of active, blended learning approaches. Integrate active and blended learning pedagogies (supported by digital learning technologies) for active engagement and collaboration in a dynamic and flexible manner.
WP 2 - Research on digital learning technologies impact on teacher professional development
Purpose
WP2 will conduct design-based research that is significantly grounded in points of critical praxis, thus providing opportunities for increased methodological triangulation and cross-referencing of findings. WP2 aims to produce findings with practical-relevance on how the application of new learning technologies can be best applied to strengthen teacher education, as well as determining relevance for other areas of higher education and professional training. WP2 will address SO2, SO3 and SO4, and RQ.3, RQ.4. and RQ.5.
Description of tasks (T) and methods
T2.1 Research on teacher professional development. Investigate how different digital learning technologies impact on competency and professional development. Method is narrative inquiry to study and understand experiences,35 and elucidate how teachers’ identities are influenced and enhanced by different blended and digital learning approaches.
T2.2 Research on relevance of new learning technologies in teacher education. Investigate how to prepare teachers with relevant digital literacy and technological skills to adapt to changing roles and contexts. Methods are surveys, observations, and semi-structured group interviews with students, praxis facilitators and teachers, to elucidate how different digital learning approaches can strengthen educational quality and relevance.
T2.3 Impact mapping of digital learning technologies on learning outcomes. Assess and map the impact of learning technologies on learning outcomes related to 21st Century skills, digital literacy skills and sustainability competencies.
WP 3 - Quality management and impact generation
Purpose
WP3 will provide timely and effective coordination of the project and facilitate productive collaboration of project partners through well-maintained management routines, communication standards, quality assurance, accountability mechanisms, and regular monitoring, review and reporting.
WP3 will also ensure effective dissemination of InnTELT results, findings and recommendations. This will be achieved through a diverse communication strategy that will target a variety of stakeholders: in-service teachers, student teachers, teacher educators, academics, policy makers, and school students. Impact generation will both be targeted within Norway and internationally.
Description of tasks (T) and methods
T3.1 Regular coordination meetings & project management software deployment, T3.2 Quality Assurance (and monitoring & evaluation plan), T3.3 Project reporting and accounting, T3.4 Project website and social media profile (connected to PIER21 platform), T3.5 Dissemination of project outcomes and results, T3.6 Annual seminars