Innovative uses of Immersive Cameras and VR for Performance Feedback to Improve Teacher Practice
Location
Boston 2&3
Session Format
Presentation
Abstract
Performance feedback is an evidence-based practice to increase teacher’s use of positive-based behavior management practices (Fallon et al., 2015). Performance feedback is widely used in teacher education (Cornelius & Nagro, 2014) and in coaching in-service teachers (Fallon et al., 2015; Ennis et al., 2020; Criss et al., 2022). Innovative technology can enhance the effects of performance feedback when teachers are given the opportunity to self-reflect on their own performance. One barrier to effective coaching and development for teachers is time; therefore, school districts and teacher educators need efficient and inexpensive methods for providing performance to teachers on classroom management strategies. Immersive technology such as 360-degree video recording and self-reflective practices is a potential solution. 360-video recordings offer the opportunity to see the entire class, observe specific student interactions, and impact of teacher directives. This session will discuss the importance of coaching and feedback for pre-service and early career educators, highlighting the need for evidence-based practices like behavior-specific praise. We will demonstrate the effectiveness of email feedback to 360-camera recordings and virtual reality self-reflection, showing how these practices can improve classroom teaching.
Keywords
Performance Feedback, teacher training, 360-camera recording, Immersive Camears
Professional Bio
Caitlin Criss, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Elementary and Special Education department at Georgia Southern University. Her research interests include increasing teachers' use of positive-based classroom management practices, performance feedback with technology, and effective reading interventions for students with disabilities. This research agenda is developed through a strong relationship with K-12 partnerships, administrators, and teachers. Adam Carreon is an assistant professor of special education in the Department of Elementary and Special Education at Georgia Southern University. He specializes in instructional design, technology, and innovation for the classroom. Carreon’s research interests include using emerging technology to provide effective instructional, adaptive, and social-emotional intervention and assistance. Specifically, the use of augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, and extended reality to enhance the classroom for teachers of and students with disabilities. Carreon’s experiences range from elementary to secondary special education and the college classroom. He travels to many local, state, and national conferences, working with and presenting to teachers on innovations to support all learners, especially those with disabilities. Adam can be reached via email at acarreon@georgiasouthern.edu.
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Recommended Citation
Criss, Caitlin and Carreon, Adam Dr., "Innovative uses of Immersive Cameras and VR for Performance Feedback to Improve Teacher Practice" (2024). Georgia Educational Research Association Conference. 32.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gera/2024/2024/32
Innovative uses of Immersive Cameras and VR for Performance Feedback to Improve Teacher Practice
Boston 2&3
Performance feedback is an evidence-based practice to increase teacher’s use of positive-based behavior management practices (Fallon et al., 2015). Performance feedback is widely used in teacher education (Cornelius & Nagro, 2014) and in coaching in-service teachers (Fallon et al., 2015; Ennis et al., 2020; Criss et al., 2022). Innovative technology can enhance the effects of performance feedback when teachers are given the opportunity to self-reflect on their own performance. One barrier to effective coaching and development for teachers is time; therefore, school districts and teacher educators need efficient and inexpensive methods for providing performance to teachers on classroom management strategies. Immersive technology such as 360-degree video recording and self-reflective practices is a potential solution. 360-video recordings offer the opportunity to see the entire class, observe specific student interactions, and impact of teacher directives. This session will discuss the importance of coaching and feedback for pre-service and early career educators, highlighting the need for evidence-based practices like behavior-specific praise. We will demonstrate the effectiveness of email feedback to 360-camera recordings and virtual reality self-reflection, showing how these practices can improve classroom teaching.
