An Analysis of Internet-based Approaches to New Teacher Induction in Canada

Induction and mentoring programs aim to help new school teachers survive and thrive in their teaching profession.Among each juris-diction of Canada,there are different programs and most of them are characterized by Internet-based supports.On the websites of the provincial departments of education or teachers’organizations,well-designed webpages are set for induction programs,special portals are designed for new teachers,and documents relating to early career teaching are provided.Even on some local school districts’websites,induction programs and relevant documents are easily accessed.Based on the above facts,this paper also analyzes the advantages and limitations of those Internet-based approaches in Canadian teacher in-duction activities.