Share Paper: MOOCs for Training Teachers on Effective Technology Integration

  1. Cengiz Hakan Aydin, Anadolu University, Turkey
Wednesday, March 4 10:15 AM-11:15 AM Amazon B-F Rounds

Abstract: This presentation proposes a discussion on potentials and opportunities of MOOCs for training teachers to meet the requirements of the major technology integration project in Turkey, entitled as the Movement of Enhancing Opportunities and Improving Technology, or FATIH. It is a countrywide one computer per child (OCPC) project and intends to provide ICT equipment to classes in order to achieve the ICT supported teaching. The presentation covers a strategic action and implementation plan about how to integrate MOOCs into this large scale project to be able to offer more effective, efficient and appealing teacher training opportunity. It also provides a ...