Kulavuz-Onal, D. (2013). English language teachers’ learning to teach with technology through participation in an online community of practice: A netnography of webheads in action (Publication No. 3588563) [Doctoral dissertation, University of South Florida]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

Abstract (excerpt):

“The study employs netnography, or online ethnography, in which the researcher collects data through participant observation, interviews, and archiving, all of which is conducted completely online. The aim of this study was to understand the broader culture of learning, collaboration, and mentoring in this online language teacher community by exploring and analyzing its shared repertoire of resources, and activities; ways members engage in the collective development of this technology integration practice; and the role of participation in such an online community of practice on developing language teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge when designing instruction.”