In today’s fast-paced technological environment, we are on the verge of a technological revolution that will modify and unfold several professions in the realm of education. This study presents research in the emerging field of professional development for educators in higher education as Educational Technology Professional Development (ETPD) Trainers. The necessity for the educators to be trained in the Blooms Digital Assessment methodology is highlighted in this article. To raise the quality of educator as a professional development trainer in educational technology, this study has developed a proposed model of Digital assessment using Blooms Digital Taxonomy to motivate the educators and raise their self-confidence using Knowle’s Adult Learning theory. The application of mixed method research planned to set in a university, with the intention of preparing and training Educational Technology professional development trainers in today’s fast growing educational environment. An intervention plan will be set out for the university educators. The goal of this study’s proposed model is to provide a comprehensive understanding of this emerging field in higher education research, as well as to know how to train others as professional development educators and to understand the capabilities of various technologies as they relate to teaching, learning, and assessment of Blooms Taxonomy. The effects on educators’ motivation to get trained and become professional development trainers have been addressed in this article, offering up new chances for the educators to succeed in today’s fierce competitive environment.
Keywords: Higher Education, Professional Development, adult learning theory, blooms digital taxonomy, education technology professional development
