Deepening teacher reflection, inquiry and collaboration with video
“Reflective practice is an integral component of a teacher’s classroom success” (Zeichner, 1996; Valli, 1997). Educational researchers have long promoted the importance of reflecting on practice to support student learning and staff development. IRIS...
Developing 21st-century skills whilst saving time and effort
Summary Using IRIS Connect, the School of Professional Teacher Education at JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Finland is supporting student teachers to develop 21st-century skills and saving teacher educators 20-40 days of travelling. Challenges The...
Supporting a third of Denmark’s trainee teachers with video professional learning
VIA University College, Denmark In a unique research project, a third of Denmark’s trainee teachers were given access to remote support from tutors at VIA University College using IRIS Connect. The research project One third of all teachers in Denmark graduate through...
Enhanced Teacher Training: Increasing the percentage of real practice filmed
Summary Since using IRIS Connect for various assignments within their teacher training programme, the University of Twente in The Netherlands, has seen the number of student teachers willing to film their practice go from less than 50% to more than 90%. Challenges In...