Professional Learning Program

• Transforming teacher practice using broadband technology– In classrooms (job-embedded, ongoing,

reflective practice)– Sharing (create, reuse, repurpose)

multimedia learning objects– Modular– Accredited

ABEL Teaching and Learning Program

ICT Core Modules

Education Modules

Collaborative Projects

Research Projects

Technology Teacher Teacher (subject Action

Skill Development and Integration

Requested/ Teacher Developed

specific) collaboration.

Student-centered collaboration (topic specific)

Research,

Case study,

Group research

-Using LCMS

-Using Digital Resources

-Inquiry-based Teaching

-Applied Math Lesson

-Human Rights

Student /teacher perceptions of ABEL learning

PD Activity

Nature

Of Activity

Example

ABEL Courses

• Choose from a variety of accredited ABEL courses

• Use the descriptions and information about the courses as a guideline for your ABEL activity.

• Indicate your interest for the OCT accredited ABEL courses by sending Janet Murphy an email. More information to follow

ABEL Independent Learning Option

• See handout provided.

• Excellent tool to accredit individual ABEL professional learning activities.

• Excellent tool to use to accredit any professional learning with OCT.

• Welcome – Robert Lebans

Seneca College

• ETL and CTC courses

http://ilearn.senecac.on.ca/ctc

http://ilearn.senecac.on.ca/etl

Register online in the ABEL community• First course is free for all ABEL participants• Subsequent courses a fee applies• All courses OCT accredited • More information contact Dawn Mercer

York University

• Additional Qualification Courses• Part 1, 2 and Specialist – Computers in

the Classroom• Registration to be confirmed with Field

Development – See Janet if you are interested in

completing this certification

• Leadership Accreditation Opportunities