Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2009
Abstract
The process of teacher identification, selection, initial training, and on-going professional development that has developed at the Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS) over the past seven years is described and discussed in this article. Validation was based upon existing practices and research. To provide background the creation and initial development of the IVHS is described. Some of the issues within the hiring process and professional development that the IVHS continues to struggle are examined including teacher certification and the changing nature of technology. The paper concludes with a recommendation that teacher education programs assist in addressing these challenges to support IVHS and other virtual schools.
Recommended Citation
Barbour, Michael K.; Kinsella, Jim; Wicks, Matthew; and Toker, Sacip, "Continuing Change in a Virtual World: Training and Recruiting Instructors" (2009). Education Faculty Publications. 122.
https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/ced_fac/122
Comments
Originally published:
Barbour, M. K. et al. "Continuing Change in a Virtual World: Training and Recruiting Instructors." Journal of Technology and Teacher Education 17.4 (2009): 437-457.