Share Paper: Humanizing Digital Mentorship: Using Video-based Remote Supervision for Student-teachers Abroad

  1. Jennifer Rider, Fort Lewis College, United States
  2. Di Ryter, Fort Lewis College, United States

Abstract: Abstract: This case study inquired into the use of video-based remote supervision of three student teachers conducting their 15-week internship in an American accredited Pre-K to 12 school in Costa Rica. A common challenge of student teaching abroad is the lack of physical connection and communication between student teachers and college faculty. Using video-based remote supervision through Iris Connect technology allowed for student teachers to be supervised by a faculty member from their teacher education program. As a result of this case study, there were three main findings. The video-enhanced observation technology and software platform allowed for self-reflection by the ...