Technology and New Directions in Professional Development: Applications of Digital Video, Peer Review, and Self-Reflection

Pedagogical applications of technology—including digital video, course management systems, online discussion forums, and CD-ROM compilations—for development of professional skills were tested in three distinct professional graduate programs. Role-playing, peer review, and self-reflection instructional methods were technologically enhanced by creating customized interfaces for use in counseling, library science, and teacher education graduate programs. Implications for further iterations of integrating technology and professional development, potential uses in a variety of disciplines, and ways in which the process can be improved are also discussed.