Mentoring Software in Education and its Impact on Teacher Development: An Integrative Literature Review

Paper Title: Mentoring Software in Education and its Impact on Teacher Development: An Integrative Literature Review Authors: Ramiro Pesina, University of Texas at Tyler, USA Abstract: Mentoring software is a pivotal innovation in addressing critical challenges in teacher development within educational institutions. This study explores the transformative potential of digital mentoring platforms, evaluating their impact on enhancing traditional mentoring practices through scalable, data-driven, and accessible frameworks. The research synthesizes findings from existing literature to assess the effectiveness of key features, including structured goal setting, progress monitoring, and advanced analytics, in improving teacher satisfaction, retention, and professional growth. Using an integrative literature review approach, this study identifies both the advantages and barriers to implementing mentoring software in education. Financial constraints, limited institutional supp...