Professional Development Does it ever end?

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We learn.. 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we see and hear 70% of what we discuss with others 80% of what we experience personally 95% of what we teach someone else" ~William Glasser ~

Adequate Professional Development:  Integral part of Strategic Plan (*Tech portion!!)  Determine present level of tech use  Connection to student learning  Needs assessment  Hands-on  Variety of learning experiences: Mentoring Mentoring Modeling Modeling On-going workshops On-going workshops Special courses Special courses Structured observation Structured observation Summer Institutions Summer Institutions

 Curriculum-specific applications  New Roles for teachers  Professional Collaboration  Motivating  On-going  TIME  Support (educational, technical, etc.)  Administrative participation  Adequate resources  Evaluation for effectiveness

Models CBAM CBAM CBAM – Classrooms for the Future  21 st Century Teaching & Learning Classrooms for the Future  21 st Century Teaching & Learning Classrooms for the Future  21 st Century Teaching & Learning Classrooms for the Future  21 st Century Teaching & Learning – Hopkins “Tools for Schools” Hopkins “Tools for Schools” Hopkins “Tools for Schools” Hopkins “Tools for Schools” – Online Learning Online Learning –www. atomiclearning.com www. atomiclearning.comwww. atomiclearning.com – pa.professionaleducation.org pa.professionaleducation.orghttp:// pa.professionaleducation.org

Educational Leadership Challenges Challenges –One administrator : Many teachers –Expensive Consultants –Differentiation – or lack of! Solutions? Solutions? –School Board bake sale??? –Develop leaders within district !!!! »That’s where YOU come in!

Assignment Develop a 3 hour workshop to deliver to your peers regarding technology integration using an internet web 2.0 resource(s). Develop a 3 hour workshop to deliver to your peers regarding technology integration using an internet web 2.0 resource(s). –½ day OR –Three 1-hour sessions Objective, Audience (to include skills needed), Resources/Materials, Preparation, Agenda/Outline, Evaluation Method, Plan for Potential Implementation Objective, Audience (to include skills needed), Resources/Materials, Preparation, Agenda/Outline, Evaluation Method, Plan for Potential Implementation 10 points; due Week points; due Week 13

Alma Row Program Specialist, Instructional Technology Lincoln 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

Alma Row Program Specialist, Instructional Technology Lincoln Intermediate Unit Strategies for Effective Delivery

Alma Row Program Specialist, Instructional Technology Lincoln Intermediate Unit Before Your Big Day Know your stuff. Create / provide handouts…with screenshots. Check out the hardware & software. Seek multiple resources.

Alma Row Program Specialist, Instructional Technology Lincoln Intermediate Unit 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.

Alma Row Program Specialist, Instructional Technology Lincoln Intermediate Unit 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.

Alma Row Program Specialist, Instructional Technology Lincoln Intermediate Unit Let them explain another trainee’s question. Take breaks. Food is ALWAYS a good idea!

Alma Row Program Specialist, Instructional Technology Lincoln Intermediate Unit Wrapping It Up Showcase their growth. Direct them to follow-up opportunities & offer support. Ask trainees to evaluate the training.

Alma Row Program Specialist, Instructional Technology Lincoln Intermediate Unit Keep it fun... for Trainees and YOU!