https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h For each of the PLC components listed below, give an example of a good strategy as well as a non-example from your prior experiences. en-us 2022-03-03 20:33:27 UTC 2025-09-24 19:08:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084637527 A PLC does make content applicable to every day experiences. It does not focus on what we are going to be doing over the weekend.]]> 2022-03-08 18:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084637527 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084639562 A PLC presents a clear goal with benefits from learning about the particular topic. A PLC is not a place to gripe about the students and their lack of motivation.]]> 2022-03-08 18:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084639562 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084645191 Content in a PLC discusses features of the tool being presented, focuses on their current level of familiarity, and zooms in on real challenges that teachers are experiencing. It should be a way to help teachers in some aspect of teaching or presenting in their classroom. The content is not focused on one specific grade or subject area while trying to meet the needs of everyone.]]> 2022-03-08 18:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084645191 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084651012 Coherence is making connections between experiences. It is not building on a foundation that has not been laid yet.]]> 2022-03-08 18:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084651012 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084655214 PLC is getting the staff involved in what is being presented and allowing them to try their hand at it with an expert there. It is not a presenter talking the whole time and expecting people to just get something out of it.]]> 2022-03-08 18:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084655214 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084660206 A PLC is a place to get useful, immediate, and actionable tools to use in the classroom. It is not a place that presents more work than its worth and is unattainable in the classroom.]]> 2022-03-08 18:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2084660206 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088776956 A PLC will speak on a topic a teacher will be able to benefit from. A PLC will not talk about a topic that is not relevant to the teaching and learning process.]]> 2022-03-10 17:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088776956 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088784923 The purpose of a plc will be stated in the introductory so all participating will know what will be discussed. The purpose of a plc will not be left to chance. 

]]> 2022-03-10 17:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088784923 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088791901 The content of a plc is something all teachers in the building can benefit from. It will have valuable takeaways and platforms that teachers can immediately incorporate in the classroom. The content will not be specific for only one topic. It won't only include platforms and activates that are unobtainable for the presenters only. ]]> 2022-03-10 17:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088791901 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088801438 The coherence of a PLC will keep the attention of the audience. The topics spoken on will be grouped together and have reasonable loads of information. Coherence is not touching on several different topics in one presentation.]]> 2022-03-10 17:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088801438 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088817734 PLC's are engaging to all those who participate. PLC's do not only have a speaker presenter while the audience listens. ]]> 2022-03-10 17:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088817734 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088820591 PLC's have immediate application uses. They do not include things teachers can't use with their students]]> 2022-03-10 17:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2088820591 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2091804422 PLC was never directly relevant.]]> 2022-03-12 18:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2091804422 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2091804976 We got to utilize the information firsthand which helped.]]> 2022-03-12 18:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2091804976 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096682598 Make it interesting and something that others can be interactive with and want to learn about.
Don't talk at the learners, as well as be the only one talking.]]> 2022-03-15 19:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096682598 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096683577 PLCs should have what they are teaching to applicable to the teachers in some way or fashion.
PLCs should not be useless information that is a total time waster.]]> 2022-03-15 19:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096683577 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096684472 PLCs should have a clear order for the understanding.

PLCs should not bounce around topics so quickly it is difficult to understand what is being talked about.]]> 2022-03-15 19:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096684472 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096685994 PLCs should have relevant content that is meaningful to the learners.

PLCs should not be spent giving meaningless or un-useful information that is not relevant to the needs of those in attendance.]]> 2022-03-15 19:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096685994 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096686827 PLCs should have a clear and measurable goal, or reason.

PLCs should leave people scratching their head, wondering what they are suppose to be learning about.]]> 2022-03-15 19:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096686827 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096689510 PLCs should be relevant to the teachers, building, district, etc.

PLCs should not be a random idea or something that has nothing applicable to the teachers, i.e. chemistry lesson for a group of 4th grade ELA teachers.]]> 2022-03-15 19:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2096689510 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097271410 It should be about what will be focused on dealing with your school, district, teachers, and students.

It is not about complaining about things and what we want to eat for lunch.]]> 2022-03-16 04:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097271410 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097272795 The purpose should be clearly understood by everyone.
The purpose should not feel like no one understands what we are meeting about.]]> 2022-03-16 04:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097272795 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097273549 The content should be useful.
It should not be random.]]> 2022-03-16 04:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097273549 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097274698 It should be related to previous experiences.
It should not be something that no one seems to be familiar with at all.]]> 2022-03-16 04:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097274698 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097275494 People should feel like they are actively part of it.
It should not be where people are about to fall asleep.]]> 2022-03-16 04:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097275494 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097277943 It should be ready to apply for a purpose and be useful.
It shouldn’t be something that can’t be applied or not useful.]]> 2022-03-16 04:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2097277943 sandersona5 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102292761 It is focused on the teacher's craft and how to develop that craft.

It is not blanket information given as a whole group when it does not apply to all in the group.

]]> 2022-03-18 17:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102292761 sandersona5 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102296616 The purpose is directly understood and clearly relayed through the PLC.

The PLC is vague and leaves people confused.]]> 2022-03-18 17:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102296616 sandersona5 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102299031 Coherence makes everything relevant and is pieced together.

It does not come out of order or seems to be irrelevant information. ]]> 2022-03-18 17:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102299031 sandersona5 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102300988 PLC involves all members and allows them to participate.

It does not involve just the speaker regurgitating information.]]> 2022-03-18 17:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102300988 sandersona5 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102303025 People leave the PLC aware of how to apply the information to transform their teaching. 

It isn't information that teachers will stick on a shelf unaware of how to implement the strategies. ]]> 2022-03-18 17:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2102303025 kelseyfeigenbaum https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112762459 PLC will cover current issues in the classroom and ideas to improve upon]]> 2022-03-24 23:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112762459 kelseyfeigenbaum https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112762714 To collaborate and get new ideas from colleagues]]> 2022-03-24 23:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112762714 kelseyfeigenbaum https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112763081 Discusses topics relevant to what is currently being taught in the classroom and what is upcoming]]> 2022-03-24 23:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112763081 kelseyfeigenbaum https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112763337 Everything being discussed gels together and makes sense]]> 2022-03-24 23:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112763337 kelseyfeigenbaum https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112763606 All members of the PLC are part of the discussions and are heard]]> 2022-03-24 23:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112763606 kelseyfeigenbaum https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112763935 Teachers have new knowledge and tools to take back to implement within their own classrooms]]> 2022-03-24 23:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2112763935 leslieervin https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2123642445 2022-03-31 13:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2123642445 leslieervin https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2123643407 2022-03-31 13:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2123643407 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124625652 PLCs should be relevant to each group of teachers involved not to just one group. ]]> 2022-04-01 01:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124625652 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124628207 There should be direct purpose for any PLC. It should be changed if it something is not relevant to one group. This just means have a different PLC topic]]> 2022-04-01 01:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124628207 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124629779 Content should be useful and flexible. If all we are getting is data and not methods of use or fixes, then we are staring at a screen. ]]> 2022-04-01 01:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124629779 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124632510 Something’s need to be explained in great detail and something’s need to be concise and to the point. If everything is a wall of text most will interest. But if something of interest or importance is not explained it will have the same effect. Know what to explain and what to let others explore. ]]> 2022-04-01 01:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124632510 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124634591 Allowing others to explore is what will make them engaged. Teachers who sit and do nothing will do that. Watch close and see what your audience is doing and if you need an on the fly activity have a backup. ]]> 2022-04-01 01:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124634591 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124637138 Ask questions and see if it application is possible for teachers. We apply things we understand thoroughly and sometimes want to experiment with.]]> 2022-04-01 01:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2124637138 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148814107 2022-04-19 15:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148814107 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148815245 2022-04-19 15:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148815245 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148817072 2022-04-19 15:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148817072 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148818097 2022-04-19 15:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148818097 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148819145 2022-04-19 15:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148819145 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148820391 2022-04-19 15:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2148820391 jbeaird1 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155580996 A PLC will give teachers ideas that are relevant to their classroom]]> 2022-04-24 22:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155580996 jbeaird1 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155581899 A PLC is a time to collaborate with teachers on how to improve in the classroom and get ideas on how to engage the students.]]> 2022-04-24 22:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155581899 jbeaird1 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155582122 The content should focus on what teachers can use and how to use it.]]> 2022-04-24 22:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155582122 jbeaird1 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155582473 The PLC should stay focus on the goal of the PLC.]]> 2022-04-24 22:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155582473 jbeaird1 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155582741 PLCs should be interactive and give the teachers a chance to explore the tools.]]> 2022-04-24 22:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155582741 jbeaird1 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155583028 The topic of PLCs should be ones that can be applied right away.]]> 2022-04-24 22:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2155583028 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168336815 Good: PLC was about the coming week
Not so Good: Just reviewing exactly what we have gone over every other PLC]]> 2022-05-03 13:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168336815 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168338524 Good: Informing Teachers about upcoming dates
Not so Good: To tell teachers that they need to be on duty]]> 2022-05-03 13:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168338524 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168339789 Good: Asking about upcoming testing]]> 2022-05-03 13:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168339789 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168340880 Not so good: when I have left a PLC and ask "what was that even about" or "This could have been an email"]]> 2022-05-03 13:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168340880 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168343311 Not so Good: Academic coach drones on and on about data.]]> 2022-05-03 13:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168343311 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168354779 Not so Good: when there is basically nothing discussed and we basically have a PLC just to say that we did.]]> 2022-05-03 14:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2168354779 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178068081 PRO--focus on the most recent data, learning task, or high stakes class material
CON--rehash of material that is not current, related to the team or pacing guide content standard, or relevant to reteaching or remediation of students
SL]]> 2022-05-10 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178068081 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178073493 PRO--discussion or action items around the end goal of our work with a tool or data set as well as dscussion about how we can better meet the needs of our students with our tools and content
CON--focus or webinar viewing that is "required", but not directly supportive of our right-now content or pacing guide goals]]> 2022-05-10 18:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178073493 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178083847 PRO--"learning sessions" where teachers explore content, tools, or learning strategies together so they can use the item during class
CON--centering the main work of the PLC on content, tools, or learning strategies that the group, district content leader, or school has already deemed ineffective, too costly, or not in keeping with our main student deficit areas]]> 2022-05-10 18:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178083847 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178088515 PRO--learning meetings that take educators deeper in how to use a platform or how to use one "opener" part of a tool and connect it to a more advanced feature of the tool 
CON--specialized meetings that do not consider the educator's needs or classroom experience, but are required for district or organizational compliance]]> 2022-05-10 18:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178088515 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178093819 PRO--meetings that allow for teacher to teacher collaboration and sharing as well as teacher and admin discussions around the information teachers mined/discovered/shared prior
CON--"canned" presentations or meetings that are book studies where teachers are simply physically together, but there is no substantive communication or sharing/collaboration]]> 2022-05-10 18:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178093819 https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178104754 PRO--meetings with educators sharing their experience with a tool or idea or learning strategy and discussion on what we should or should not do to not fall into the same pitfalls
CON--good information presented way too early, so by the time the information, tool or platform is needed we educators have forgotten what we learned]]> 2022-05-10 18:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tpoolson1/45qqpb5dzg1h7s6h/wish/2178104754