Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu pdi.smumn.edu Instructor Guide to the Redesigned PDI Website

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu pdi.smumn.edu Welcome to the new PDI website. The address is the same, but the look has changed. In order to better communicate and support our collaborative partners, we have redesigned the PDI website to support the following: A New Purpose New Features New Functions Improved Efficiency Use this PowerPoint as a guide to navigate the new website.

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu The PDI program supports the professional development needs of educators through collaborative planning. A goal of the PDI program is to use the website to –Communicate with collaborative partners –Streamline course approval, development, and implementation processes –Provide resources, strategies, and processes for facilitation of professional development New Purpose

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Menu Bar Quicklinks Center Column Icons A NEW LOOK

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Menu Bar Use the Menu Bar to login, navigate to other Professional Development Initiative programs, or search the site. Menu Bar

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Quicklinks Click on items found under quicklinks to easily access documents and resources commonly used. Note: Specific Quicklinks for both student and instructor will be available once logged in. Quicklinks

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Center Column Information Check out this panel for program information, updates, and website functions. Center Column Information

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Information Icons Use the icons on the PDI website to access information, resources, and tools. Information Icons

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Learn More Icon The PDI program offers a variety of professional development opportunities. Find out more about… Content and/or Concept Stranded Seminars Professional Book Studies Individual and/or Collaborative Inquiry Action Research Study Groups Mentorship Support and Program Framework Best Practices Mini-Conference Curriculum Study and Development Culturally Responsive Teaching Studies License Renewal Seminars Other related services

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Click on the “Learn More” Icon to find out more about PDI programs.

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Instructor Login –Click on Instructor Login on the menu bar –To enhance security, each PDI instructor now has a unique Username and Password assigned by the PDI program. –Usernames and Passwords were sent to each current PDI instructor. Instructor Login

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Instructor Page –Use Quicklinks to access instructor information –Use the center column to access your courses –Use the icons to access processes, forms, and strategies Instructor Quicklinks Individual Instructor Course Information Instructor Resource Icons Instructor

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Instructor Toolkit Icon The PDI program offers a variety of resources and processes to assist in facilitating a course in your school. Find out more about reader response forms, Socratic circles, group discussions, questioning, and much more.

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Instructor Click on the “Instructor Toolkit” Icon to find facilitation resources.

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Course Request Form You now can submit a Course Request using an online form. Click on Course Request Form under Quicklinks to access the online form. Once you have reached the form, follow the prompts to complete the course request. A confirmation will be sent to you upon submitting the completed form. Select appropriate program button

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Important – When you have completed your work, please remember to use the LOGOUT button on the menu bar to end your session. Logout

Professional Development Initiatives for Educators pdi.smumn.edu Contact the PDI office at pdi.smumn.edu For More Information