Integrating Design-Based Learning and Mentoring Strategies into a Professional Development Program for Distance Education Instructors

Abstract

DBL strategy can be used in PD programs to examine learners' needs, solve authentic problems, and learn new technologies for effective online teaching (Baran, 2018). Howdid the design-based learning strategy implemented in the professional development program contribute to distance education instructors? 2. How did the mentoring strategy which was implemented after the design-based learning strategy in the professional development program contribute to distance education instructors? 57 Kayaduman Open Praxis