Utilizing Google Classroom for Enhancing Professional Growth
Among University Educators: A Case Study in Uzbekistan
Yana Arustamyan
1
and Yelena Aripova
2
1
National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2
Westminster International University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Keywords: Student-Centered Approach, Google Classroom, Professional Development, Interactive Tools, Collaborative
Learning, Academic Performance.
Abstract: In modern education, there has been a great deal of interest in blended learning, due to large numbers to online
resources that match conventional face-to-face teaching. This article explores the use of blended learning on
electronic platforms. Its aim is to provide educators and instructional designers with a comprehensive guide
to all the resources at their disposal for extending their knowledge and implementing blended learning. Many
credible platforms, such as Coursera for Campus, EdX, Khan Academy, Canvas LMS Community, EdSurge,
Edutopia, The eLearning Coach, eLearning Industry, Google for Education, YouTube Education, LinkedIn
Learning, and Twitter are reviewed. With the intent of providing educators with useful insights into how
electronic platforms can be used for teaching and learning, we will analyze a range of sources to point out the
present status of blended learning techniques and resources.
1 INTRODUCTION
Nowadays the role of e-learning tools is substantiated
by their active involvement into educational process,
which positively influence both teachers’ and
students’ performance. This sets the stage for a
discussion of Google Classroom’s role as a platform
in teacher professional development, with special
coverage of the tool’s potential to promote
pedagogical growth and create an atmosphere that
should be marked by lifelong learning. This study
considers Google Classroom as a tool for professional
development by focusing on its capabilities,
advantages, and good practices. It seeks to show
teachers how they can achieve excellence in their
teaching and learning with the aid of this splendid
application. Therefore, the present study intends to
fill in this gap by investigating the following research
questions:
1. What is the level of involvement of Uzbekistan
teachers into blended learning?
2. What are advantages and disadvantages of online
educational tools?
3. Which educational platforms enhance teaching and
learning processes?
4. Is there any necessity for Professional Development
(PD) courses in Uzbekistan universities? The present
research also focuses on investigation the
effectiveness of Google Classroom in the context of
professional growth and its significance as the
innovation in our hypothesis of professional growths.
2 LITERATURE REVIEW
In recent years, blended learning has become a hot
topic in educational circles – online resources
combined with face-to-face teacher instruction. This
literature examination studies blended learning on
electronic platforms, with the emphasis on
trustworthy web resources for promoting teachers’
knowledge and skills.
The use of blended learning methods is in line
with changing pedagogical techniques. The blended
learning concept, as Garrison and Vaughan (2008)
pointed out, combines real-life and virtual learning
directly into a new medium designed to better serve
constructivist education and student participation,
and teamwork is encouraged. Furthermore, the
Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which is the
base for several models of blended learning according
to Garrison and Kanuka (2004), emphasizes the
importance of cognitive presence, social presence,
and teaching presence as three constructive
components that combine to create an effective online
learning environment.
Through educational platforms such as EdSurge
and Edutopia, comprehensive information regarding
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best practices for instructional design in blended
learning environments has been widely disseminated.
According to Garrison and Vaughan (2013), blended
learning is an increasingly important instructional
design role, and teachers can develop adaptable
learner-centered environments using online
resources. Using EdSurge or Edutopia, as well as The
eLearning Coach or other platforms like these- Clark
and Mayer (2016), provides educators with practical
examples regarding good practice in instructional
design for blended courses.
Using electronic platforms along with traditional
course management systems in the administration of
blended learning is still being discussed. Coursera
and edX are famous for their Massive Open Online
Courses (MOOCs). The scope of their offerings has
been greatly expanded to provide both individual and
institutional learners with solutions. In order to give
students access to the finest courses at top-ranked
colleges and universities for credit (if they aren’t
already being offered), MOOCs can be used most
effectively in a blended learning setting. Now these
platforms are in the very middle of discussions about
meeting various learner needs and scaling education.
In helping the K–12 sector implements blended
learning programs, sites such as Khan Academy have
been vital. According to Horn and Staker (2015),
Khan Academy is a great example of how electronic
platforms can be tapped to provide materials in a self-
paced, mastery fashion because it has rich video
lectures and exercises.
As a result of this system, teachers can
concentrate on classroom tasks that require
discussion, analysis, or problem solving. Class
lessons are given as homework so that every student
gets an individual learning experience, and the
teacher has time to look after each one.
The Canvas LMS Community provides educators
with a collaborative environment to share ideas and
behaviours that facilitate successful blended learning.
It also shows how teaching in higher education can be
improved by drawing on the data itself and benefiting
from inputs across departments. Picciano (2017)
recommends integrating a strong learning
management system into hybrid settings, which
simplifies the administration of assignments and
tests. The enhanced monitoring and communication
functions and evaluation features that Canvas and
other specialized LMS systems supply and offer
educational institutions are often advantageous.
When it comes to blended learning situations,
Google Educational Resources provides teachers
with the resources and tools necessary for
communication or teamwork. Hickey and Schaaf
(2020) note the suite’s real-time collaboration
capabilities are supportive of learning that requires
active participation and the contribution of a group.
While Mayer (2009) suggests that it is extremely
important to make use of both visual and audio
channels when learning a lesson so basic that he
himself does not have to provide basic information.
Teachers who want to learn more about blending
their knowledge can try LinkedIn Learning. As
LinkedIn Learning has courses on instructional
design as well as integrating technology, among other
things related to blended learning. According to
Darling-Hammond et al. (2017), this meets the
demands of educators for professional development.
Among scholars and educators in the field of
blended learning, Twitter is significant for
networking. Facilitating conversations on blended
learning brings scholars and educators together in
active dialogue. Most significantly, the hashtags
#EdTech and #BlendedLearning serve as
thoroughfares for ebbing and flowing streams of
research findings, highlighting the methods most
conducive to success or where to find those rare
materials that are cherished by educators- Dabbagh &
Kitsantas (2012).
The wealth of online materials and venues
available for educators and instructional designers to
promote blended learning on virtual platforms is
presented in this extensive review of the literature.
These materials that comply with accepted
educational principles and pedagogy provide
insightful analysis, best practices, and research, as
well as useful advice for the successful employment
of blended learning strategies.
The educational environment has changed
profoundly recently, primarily due to technological
improvements and more attention being paid to
educators’ continuing professional development.
Teachers’ professional development (PD) has
changed to accommodate the ever-changing needs of
the contemporary classroom. Teacher preparation and
development owe some of their flock to Google
Classroom, too. Google Classroom is a noteworthy
type of technology that has been more widely
recognized in teacher preparation and development.
Google Classroom, which has its roots in educational
theory, has proven to be a useful tool for continuing
professional development for teachers. Darling-
Hammond et al. have made it clear: effective teacher
professional development is an ongoing process that
helps teachers improve their teaching methods. As
pointed out by Darling-Hammond et al. (2017), it is
not a one-time event. Google Classroom, by setting up
a dynamic online environment for educators who are
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engaging in collaborative learning, resource sharing,
and reflective practice, supports such a purpose.
3 BENEFITS OF ONLINE
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Prominent examples of teacher professional
development forms are those that can be fully
qualified to act on or mediate teachers' work on the
spot. Online professional development is focused on
teacher accompaniment with technology. Turner
(2003) suggests that the teacher or professor is
redefined as nothing more than a device for students
to absorb knowledge. With the virtual teaching field
maturing in recent years, these kinds of implications
are increasingly becoming a reality.
Initially, the main advantage of online PD is its
flexibility. Teachers may incorporate their
professional development with their teaching duties
by determining their own learning speed and when
they learn (Inan et al., 2016). This flexibility is
particularly important for instructors who have to
work within a time frame.
Another major benefit is personalized learning.
Online professional development platforms typically
contain an array of tools and courses to suit the
different requirements of teachers (Darling-
Hammond et al., 2017). Development activities
should be selected based on a teacher's own teaching
objectives, instructional environment, and areas
needing improvement. Personalization makes the
Professional Development experience more
meaningful and conducive.
Moreover, with online professional development
programs, educators can participate in multi-agent
networks beyond the geographic scope of their local
community. This global perspective could promote
cooperation, sharing of ideas, and exposure to
leading-edge international class methods- Inan et al.
(2016).
Participation in online teacher development
sessions allows teachers to avoid physical attendance
at workshops or conferences. The number of
educators and schools capable of earning good
professional development credits is greatly increased
in this way.
Multimodal learning is also considered to be
crucial. As Inan et al. (2016) pointed out, many types
of media are included in the online professional
development system, such as webinars (online
seminars with two-way broadcast capabilities),
interactive modules, and discussion boards. This
multimodal method employs text, images, and
interactive components to engage instructors and suit
different learning styles.
Online professional development allows teachers
to review material quickly and many times over at
their own pace or as needed. With this self-paced
method, they can understand the material much
better, taking into consideration different levels of
prior knowledge.
In compliance with Darling-Hammond et al.
(2017), online professional development allows
teachers to access and learn materials according to
their own pace. Teachers are able to fully understand
the content by using this self-paced method, which
also takes into account different levels of previous
acquaintance with it.
Reflection and application are also indispensable
advantages as well. According to Inan et al. (2016),
a lot of online professional development programs
urge teachers to consider what they have learned and
use fresh approaches in the classroom. By bridging
the theoretical and practical divide, this reflective
practice allows for significant improvements in
instructional strategies.
As Darling-Hammond et al. (2017) assert, online
professional development systems often integrate
data analytics to monitor the performance and
progress of instructors, offering insightful
information on their professional development.
Teachers may define and meet their professional
development objectives with the help of this data-
driven feedback.
Additionally, teachers may review and reinforce
their learning over time via online professional
development tools and materials, which are usually
accessible for long periods of time (Inan et al., 2016).
Because of its durability, teachers will always be able
to improve their craft and adapt to new trends in
education.
Darling-Hammond et al. (2017) claim that online
professional development is readily scalable to meet
the needs of several instructors at once. Due to its
scalability, it is an effective option for educational
institutions and school districts looking to provide
professional development to a large number of
people.
Online professional development therefore
provides instructors with a cost-effective,
customized, and adaptable method of ongoing
professional development. Using the pedagogical
insights of well-known writers, it is clear that online
professional development formats suit the changing
requirements and tastes of today's teachers,
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improving instructional strategies and raising
educational standards all around.
The following are a few potential Google
Classroom activities for teacher professional
development (PD), each with a thorough example to
show how the activity should be carried out:
Forums for Discussion
Google Classroom discussions can be established
forum where educators may exchange ideas, firsthand
knowledge, and queries about a particular subject or
method of instruction. For instance, “Effective
Classroom Management Techniques” is the topic.
Teachers may ask their colleagues for help, exchange
success stories, and discuss their classroom
management techniques. It is recommended that
educators reply to a minimum of two postings made
by their peers in order to promote a cooperative
learning atmosphere.
Peer Analysis
In this activity instructors participate in a virtual
peer observation and reflection activity where they
watch each other's in-person or online classes and
provide comments. E.g. Teacher A provides a
recorded instructional video as an example. After
watching the film and taking notes, Teacher B
provides helpful criticism on teaching strategies and
student involvement. In a follow-up post, Teacher A
considers the comments she/he has received and lays
out ideas for growth.
Interactive Tests and Self-Evaluation
This activity is created to with the help of
interactive Google Forms tests or self-assessment
programs gauge instructors' comprehension of
pedagogical ideas or technological resources. It is
possible to establish a quiz on the topic of
"Incorporating Technology in the Classroom."
Teachers assess their own tech integration expertise
by taking the quiz. Following the quiz, teachers get
immediate feedback on right and wrong answers as
well as links to further learning materials.
Peer-Reviewed Curriculum
Teachers are asked to post their lesson plans on
Google Docs or Slides so that other educators may
comment and provide ideas. E.g. teacher A shares a
lesson-plan online for a subject on “Climate Change”.
After reading the material, Teacher B offers feedback
on the goals, exercises, and evaluations. Having
considered the input, Teacher A updates the lesson
plan and distributes it.
Guest Speaker Online Events
It is necessary to plan webinars where education
specialists or special guests present or lead workshops
on pertinent subjects. As an example, a professional
can provide a webinar on “Inclusive Classroom
Practices”. Instructors may choose to see the
recording live or at their convenience. Following that,
they take part in a discussion forum where they
exchange important insights and inclusive teaching
techniques.
Virtual Book Clubs
Google Classroom can be used for an online book
club where educators may read and discuss books on
professional development and pedagogy. They may
choose a book such as Kath Murdoch’s “The Power
of Inquiry” as an example. Teachers study the
prescribed chapters on their own and then use the
discussion board to share their thoughts, queries, and
real-world applications. The group convenes
electronically to exchange experiences implementing
crucial findings in the classroom.
Micro-teaching Events
Teachers prepare and present brief lessons in
person or via video conference during micro-teaching
sessions. For instance, “Effective Questioning
Techniques” is the topic. They are alternately
instructed to comment on various techniques for ten
minutes. Then participants share their thoughts on
their strengths and areas for development after each
session.
Cooperative Resource Exchange
It is a good idea to have a shared Google Drive
folder where educators may add materials and
collaborate on lesson plans, worksheets, and other
educational tools. As an example, create a folder
labeled “Teaching Resources”. Teachers organize
and upload materials so that other educators teaching
the same topic may readily access them. They have
the option to post remarks or recommendations on
how best to use the available resources.
Case Studies and Scenarios for Solving
Problems
Teachers are provided with real-world case
studies or scenarios for overcoming problems
pertaining to issues in the classroom or educational
regulations. “Addressing Student Engagement in
Virtual Learning” is an example scenario. After
analyzing the situation, educators provide tactics, best
practices, or solutions in a discussion thread. As the
follow-up conversation, educators may assess and
contrast different methods.
Workshops Run by Peers
Teachers may be equipped with the tools to
conduct workshops on subjects they are
knowledgeable or enthusiastic about. As an example,
Teacher A presents a session titled “Effective
Differentiation Strategies”. Attending the online
workshop is Teacher B together with other
colleagues. To improve participants' comprehension,
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Teacher A leads conversations and offers practical
examples.
Development of a Portfolio
Teachers can be asked to use digital portfolios that
include student work, lesson ideas, and best practices.
As one example, educators construct student Google
Sites portfolios. They include student
accomplishments, proof of effective lessons, and
introspective comments on instructional strategies.
These portfolios are an invaluable tool for
professional development and self-evaluation.
Projects for Action Research
Research projects can be implemented. So,
educators look into certain problems or
improvements in the classroom and present their
results. They might study subjects such as “The Effect
of Flipped Learning on Student Performance”. They
use Google Slides or Docs to gather information,
evaluate the data, and present their conclusions.
Participants may utilize study findings and gain new
ideas via collaborative conversations.
Reviews from visiting peers
A peer review procedure is another activity in
which educators trade lesson ideas, tests, or
instructional resources in return for helpful criticism.
Teacher A and Teacher B exchange lesson plans.
Then Teacher B uses Google Docs’ comments
function to provide feedback. The procedure
encourages teamwork and aids in improving teaching
resources- Sadullaeva et al., (2018).
Journals for reflection
Reflective diaries on Google Docs are utilized,
where teachers record their everyday encounters,
difficulties, and successes. They schedule time each
week to write in their journals and answer questions
like: “What worked well this week?” and “What
improvements can I make?”. In this way peer reviews
or conversations can improve self-awareness.
Video-Based Self-Evaluation
Teachers are asked to self-evaluate their methods
of instruction and videotape brief segments of their
classes. For instance, educators may record a ten-
minute class. As they watch the film, they consider
how they might improve their teaching methods,
student involvement, and classroom management.
Thus, diverse viewpoints may be provided via peer
input.
Challenges of Online Learning
Participants might be set a deadline to investigate
cutting-edge EdTech resources. Teachers use Google
Classroom to record their experiences, triumphs, and
setbacks. Rewards and recognition have the power to
spur involvement and participation of teachers.
Teachers have access to a rich, dynamic, and
collaborative environment for professional
development when these activities are integrated into
Google Classroom. Teachers may improve their
teaching abilities and consequently improve the
learning experiences of their students by engaging in
these activities that are in line with the concepts of
active learning, reflection, and continual
development. The case study that follows will show
how instructors may use Google Classroom for
professional development:
4 RATIONALE
The Department of Translation Studies and
Comparative Linguistics (National University of
Uzbekistan) decided to experiment and an
unprecedented case study was launched in which
twenty English teachers actively participated. The
purpose of the series of Google Classroom lessons was
to improve their ability to teach. The lessons were
carefully designed with the State Educational
Standard of the Republic of Uzbekistan in mind
offering a solid foundation for effective teaching. The
material was constantly adapted, combining
diagnostic surveys with examinations. This made it
possible to address shortcomings in teaching
approaches and gauge participant performance.
Teachers interacted with customized lesson plans,
resources, and independent study tasks by using
Google Classroom’s interactive capabilities. The
results of the research showed clearly the importance
of offering PD opportunities, continuous assistance,
and thoughtful program design. This underscores the
tremendous influence on language instruction exerted
by online professional development. The aim was to
evaluating the effectiveness of a mature training plan
that could help adult learners learn English well in the
face of the rapidly changing online educational
environment. To achieve this objective, the
experiment took a multi-pronged approach. It began
with a full examination of the relevant literature so as
to identify any prevailing ideas that best align with the
State Educational Standard of the Republic of
Uzbekistan.
5 MATERIALS AND METHODS
It provided speech-dealing concepts as the material of
written expression. For meeting comprehensive
English teacher needs, the emphasis is on
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harmonizing teaching methods with upfront online
didactic resources available globally since 2020. This
informs the preparation of questionnaires for the next
phases. From an extensive survey of the literature, we
have designed a questionnaire that delves deep into
the multifaceted aims, inclinations, and practical uses
of English teacher training modules. By virtue of its
use of the Google Forms platform, access to the site
is guaranteed for all students. It has modified
techniques and resources from a thorough
understanding of students’ needs. We aimed at
involving students in the data collection to discover
how important it is to use online learning platforms
like Google Classroom to implement proactive,
student-cantered approaches in teaching. Table 1.
depicts student population taking part in the research.
The groups of students were chosen randomly.
Table 1: Students’ Profile
Year Male Students Female Students Total Students
Year 1 15 10 25
Year 2 13 12 25
Year 3 10 15 25
Year 4 11 14 25
Through this study of performance, levels of
performance, and student feedback data, teachers
may better align instructions to meet the requirements
of various learners, including those with varying
degrees of difficulty and learning style. This involves
real-time feedback systems, creating personalized
learning opportunities, and using interactive and
participation technology. Furthermore, the
incorporation of adaptive, culturally sensitive, and
multimedia elements into instructional media
facilitates timely, contextually relevant, and user-
friendly learning. Digital platforms such as these may
enhance inclusive and nurturing learning settings to
improve the academic performance by providing
adaptable material, progress tracking, and real-time
interaction management.
6 RESULTS
The questionnaires and evaluations teachers filled out
for us help to explore in some detail how different
teachers teach. It is also an important survey
regarding teacher awareness, training and even
drivers of self-motivation. Utilizing a Likert scale,
this tool gives unlimited responses.
The study points out that teachers use the internet and
online tools commonly. However, it also reveals a
gap: while a lot of interned resources are being used,
they do not always fit the unit in terms of speech,
raising doubts about their reliability. We used Google
Classroom for PD training and reveals a significant
improvement in students' marks. A hundred students’
performance from different levels was analyzed. The
average semester mark increases from 70% to 80%.
In all, 72% of respondents in the survey thought the
training sessions were the most effective. Also, 53%
regularly use it for self-improvement--popularity
among the participants as a perceived value for
education according to the data from our
questionnaire.
7 DISCUSSION
The line graph illustrates the changes of average
semester grades with time. The line graph shows an
upward
trend of average semester grades suggests
Figure 1: Improvement in Average Semester Mars
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that students’ grades increased 10% from 70%-80%
after their teachers had Professional Development
(PD) instruction was distributed using Google
Classroom. It is safe to determine that a 10% gain
demonstrates the use of Google Classroom into PD
instruction to a point that could affect student learning
outcomes. The graph demonstrates a substantial
amount of evidence after one reads and processes the
information that digital integration in the classroom
can drastically change students’ academic
performance.
The assessment of modern teaching styles and e-
learning tools is no simple affair. In the case of the
Google Classroom training strategy, rigorous
interview and survey data were reviewed and
analyzed. When it was all over, we determined “72
percent Highly Effective Training” for the highly
effective / somewhat effective survey responses. The
beginning of June was coded out with a massive
amount of teacher growth and development.
“Very frequently”, was the response from nearly half
of respondents (53 percent), which clearly tells us that
this prevailing category is one nearly all educators. As
we have observed, they place an incredibly high value
on continued education and professional
development, and they have definitely found Google
Classroom to be the best for professional
development. This need for more modern using
methods is something that 95 percent of teachers feel
is an very important one, and the fact that almost that
same percentage do not think there is a time in the
near future when all of this tech integration and new
methodologies catches up with this modernization of
present day instruction, shows us at least educators
are almost overwhelmingly clear that the role
technology is playing making sure their students get
an education flexible enough to succeed in the
changing global environment and this is absolutely
critical to their work.
Appropriateness Rating demonstrated 90%, as most
agreed that digital training for teachers was
appropriate, but the comments reveal significant
qualifiers to that general response is related to
logistics and communication that teachers knew they
would need to work out. The nuanced response really
reflects that footer – that platforms like Google
Classroom might soon be incredible assets for
development, but that most would agree a huge
number of kinks in participation, communication and
technology must be worked out before they are ready.
As a whole, the charts reveal a blended picture of
exactly how platforms like Google Classroom are
impacting professional development, instructional
practice and the openness to being instructed – one
where teachers are clearly looking forward to
employing these platforms to improve their
instruction, but one that might be best summed up by
the recognition that it is all a good combination in
which new power tools are not destroying a desire to
get the professional development, but instead
facilitating it.
8 CONCLUSION AND
RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
Some downsides still exist even if the pilot test was
successful. For example, during Google Classroom
classes the instability of the Internet caused problems.
In addition, the instructors’ after-class activities were
so complex that many participants found them
difficult to participate in fully. The following
teachers’ comments were received in the feedback
session:
Teacher 1: “I personally liked our PD sessions but
sometimes the Internet connection lagged and this
was inconvenient”
Teacher 2: “I was exhausted after teaching several
classes in a row and for me it was too hard to take part
in these late PD sessions. Can we do something with
this?”
Teacher 3: “I suppose we need to have a special day
off for this activity, and such sessions must be held
regularly once a week!”
Hence, this shows that Google Classroom
professional development sessions increased
educators’ knowledge and instructional skills. So it
has been suggested that requirements be phased in,
there should be constant hand-holding, and individual
teachers' training programs are designed carefully to
cater to them.
The groundwork for future studies is as following.
We suggest not only doing research into web-based
resources for training language teachers but also long-
term studies that examine how teaching methods alter
as a result of such training. And we advise that a
comprehensive study needs to be done to see how
effective online courses are in enhancing traditional
teaching methods.
During this period of educational changes, efficient
use of technology in teacher professional
development is a matter of life and death for
promoting continuous innovation. Through a
comprehensive examination, we have found many
activities and benefits of online professional
development in Google Classrooms and the
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hypothesis proved to correct taking into account all
the analyzed data. Stanford University’s use of
Google Classroom in teacher professional
development is a successful example of how this
platform may offer educators more adaptable,
collaborative, and introspective options. All in all, it
underscores the importance of professional
development as a flexible activity that is oriented
towards the learner--one that ultimately results in
better teaching methods and improved student
learning opportunities.
By practicing online professional development
activities, educators can do meaningful professional
development according to their own Likes and
dislikes. For instance, discussion forums, micro-
teaching, peer observation, and webinars of experts
are some examples. On the one hand these exercises
will help to foster a culture among teachers of lifelong
learning and continual development, on the other they
encourage teamwork, self-examination, and data-
driven decision-making skills.
In the future of education, programs like as Google
Classroom are integrated more and more with digital
technology. This will be crucial to how professional
development for teachers worldwide is formed.
Prioritizing adaptability, customization and
collaboration as the key factors ensuring our
educators will possess the expertise and abilities to
meet the constantly changing demands of both
learners and the institutions in which they are
educated.
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