IDEAL FUTURE Work Package 3 Pedagogical Model

10 • Interviews were conducted with 10 to 15 pre-service, 10 to 15 in-service teachers and 5-10 educational leaders in each partner country on their experiences of leading digital transformation, engaging in professional development and perceptions of a successful pedagogical model. • Surveys were be conducted with 100 to 150 pre-service teachers 100 to 150 in-service teachers and 40-50 educational leaders in each country on the skills they need and how to support the development of such skills. 3.2 Data collection For the interviews between December 2023 and February 2024 an invitation was emailed to educators and educational leaders in pre-service, primary, and post primary settings regarding understanding their experiences in digital learning. Participants were asked to describe the current and future challenges they face regarding embedding digital learning in their practice as well as their professional learning needs. In addition to email, invitations were posted on social media. In total 164 educators and educational leaders volunteered to participate. There were two interview guides one for educators and a second for educational leaders. In the interviews participants were asked about their past and desired professional learning experiences. Interviews took between 15-30 minutes and were recorded and transcribed. For the surveys, an invitation to complete a 10-minute survey was circulated to all partner networks and made available via social media between March and April 2024.The survey explored the professional learning needs of participants in terms of delivery, accreditation, and preference type Ethical clearance was sought from the Mary Immaculate College Research Ethics Committee (MIREC). 3.3 Analysis and Coding For the report thematic analysis was used. After transcription, two rounds of coding were competed using Braun and Clarkes Thematic analysis framework. See figure 4. Figure 4 Thematic Coding Process: IDEAL Future Interviews Step1:Familiarise data Step2:Inital codes Step3: Search for themes Step 4 Review themes Step5:Consolidate themes Step6:Define themes Step7:Write Up Round 1 Round 2