Elementary STEM Teachers' Open Educational Resources and TPACK in a Professional Learning Network: A Case Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: There has been growing attention on investigating elementary STEM teachers' Professional Learning Networks (PLNs). However, what types of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) elementary STEM teachers share in their PLNs are still under-examined. This case study aims to explore elementary STEM teachers' use of OER, types of TPACK, and their relationships. Using qualitative content analysis, we analyzed qualitative messages extracted from a Facebook community for elementary STEM teachers. The results showed that tools and tips were the most commonly shared among the various OER types, and technology-related knowledge (i.e., TK and TPK) emerged dominant within the PLN. Also, we discuss the implications of elementary STEM teachers' discourses on OER and TPACK in a PLN.
Source: Online Learning
Authors: Yujin Park, Jewoong Moon, Hunhui Na
Institutions: Florida State University, University of Alabama
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Science Applications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408080619