Professional Development Does it ever end? Let’s talk about it…

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Does it ever end?Does it ever end?

Let’s talk about it….Let’s talk about it….

We learn . .We learn . .

10% of what we read10% of what we read20% of what we hear20% of what we hear30% of what we see30% of what we see50% of what we see and hear50% of what we see and hear70% of what we discuss with others70% of what we discuss with others80% of what we experience personally80% of what we experience personally95% of what we teach someone else"95% of what we teach someone else"

~William Glasser ~~William Glasser ~

Adequate Professional Adequate Professional Development:Development:

Integral part of Strategic Plan (*Tech portion!!)Integral part of Strategic Plan (*Tech portion!!) Determine present level of tech useDetermine present level of tech use Connection to student learningConnection to student learning Needs assessmentNeeds assessment Hands-on Hands-on Variety of learning experiences:Variety of learning experiences:

MentoringMentoringModelingModelingOn-going workshopsOn-going workshopsSpecial coursesSpecial coursesStructured observationStructured observationSummer InstitutionsSummer Institutions

Curriculum-specific applicationsCurriculum-specific applications New Roles for teachersNew Roles for teachers Professional CollaborationProfessional Collaboration MotivatingMotivating On-goingOn-going TIMETIME Support (educational, technical, etc.)Support (educational, technical, etc.) Administrative participationAdministrative participation Adequate resourcesAdequate resources Evaluation for effectivenessEvaluation for effectiveness

ModelsModels CBAMCBAM

– www.nationalacademies.org/rise/backg4a.htm www.nationalacademies.org/rise/backg4a.htm

Classrooms for the Future Classrooms for the Future 21 21stst Century Century Teaching & LearningTeaching & Learning– www.education.state.pa.uswww.education.state.pa.us

Hopkins “Tools for Schools”Hopkins “Tools for Schools”– www.ed.gov/pubs/ToolsforSchools/cpr.html www.ed.gov/pubs/ToolsforSchools/cpr.html

Online LearningOnline Learning– www.www.atomiclearningatomiclearning.com.com

– http://http://pa.professionaleducationpa.professionaleducation.org .org

Educational LeadershipEducational Leadership

ChallengesChallenges– One administrator : Many teachersOne administrator : Many teachers– Expensive ConsultantsExpensive Consultants– Differentiation – or lack of!Differentiation – or lack of!

Solutions?Solutions?– School Board bake sale???School Board bake sale???– Develop leaders within district !!!!Develop leaders within district !!!!

» That’s where YOU come in!That’s where YOU come in!

AssignmentAssignment

Develop a 3 hour workshop to deliver to your Develop a 3 hour workshop to deliver to your peers regarding technology integration using an peers regarding technology integration using an internet web 2.0 resource(s). internet web 2.0 resource(s). – ½ day ½ day OROR– Three 1-hour sessionsThree 1-hour sessions

Objective, Audience (to include skills needed), Objective, Audience (to include skills needed), Resources/Materials, Preparation, Resources/Materials, Preparation, Agenda/Outline, Evaluation Method, Plan for Agenda/Outline, Evaluation Method, Plan for Potential Implementation Potential Implementation

10 points; due Week 1310 points; due Week 13

Alma RowProgram Specialist, Instructional TechnologyLincoln Intermediate Unit

Brain Compatible Tips for Adult Learners

• Writing• Storytelling• Use Mnemonic

Devices• Visuals • Movement (about

every 20 minutes)• Role play –

simulations• Visualization• Metaphor, analogy,

simile • Reciprocal teaching• Peer coaching• Music

• Use Graphic Organizers

• Drawing• Humor• Discussion – including

brainstorming• Games• Project-based

instruction• Field trips• Work-study • Action Research• Technology• Manipulatives

Source: Marcia Tate, “Professional Learning Strategies that Engage the Adult Brain ” NSDC Conference, Dallas, TX, 2008


Strategies for Effective Delivery


Before Your Big Day•Know your stuff.•Create / provide handouts…

with screenshots.•Check out the hardware &

software.•Seek multiple resources.


Training Day•Know your audience.•Use concrete language.•Take baby steps.•Let them drive!•Walk beside them.•Their questions are last resort! •You may have to clean up a bit.


•Show practical applications.•Give them time to practice

and explore!•Team work is good.•One-on-one is even better!•Share your stories.•Establish a safe, risk-taking

environment.


•Let them explain another trainee’s question.

•Take breaks.•Food is ALWAYS a good

idea!


Wrapping It Up•Showcase their growth.•Direct them to follow-up

opportunities & offer support.

•Ask trainees to evaluate the training.


•Keep it fun . . . for Trainees and YOU!

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Professional Development Does it ever end? Let’s talk about it…