W435 FA17 - What Makes PD Effective? by Mike Karlin

Riley Sunday

2017-10-30 22:30:58 UTC

When we are learning ideas that will be beneficial in the classroom and not just learning something we will not use
hands on activities

Kelsey Hochstetler

2017-10-30 22:31:01 UTC

engaging activities that are hands-on, not just informational.

professional development coaches are excited about the materials/tools and transfer this excitement to trainees

Nicole 🐼

2017-10-30 22:31:03 UTC

- Successful technology development helps teachers supplement their lessons not replace their lessons.
- engaging and doesn't have someone just lecturing at teachers for an hour.
- has opportunities for people at different levels of understanding of technology.
- positive attitudes about learning from everyone involved.
- coaches willing to learn from teachers as well and share.

Lauren

2017-10-30 22:31:04 UTC

-plan workshops/times for teachers to learn
-show teachers examples or have them sit in a class with an effective teacher
-make learning interactive

Professional Development

gshuert15 — 2017-10-30 22:31:06 UTC

-Meets frequently
-involves collaboration
-introduces new strategies and teaching techniques
<3 Gabby

Naomi

2017-10-30 22:31:18 UTC

Interactive

Bailie

2017-10-30 22:31:31 UTC

- Hands on activities
- Relates to content/curriculum or grade level
- Provides examples of how the tech can be used in the classroom

Jacob

2017-10-30 22:31:42 UTC

Appropriate for the teachers and the students. The material covered helps teachers to best meet student needs.

Naomi

2017-10-30 22:32:09 UTC

Examples; Show how to integrate into lesson plans

Jacob

2017-10-30 22:32:14 UTC

the topic is not just talked about one time

Professional Development:

2017-10-30 22:32:40 UTC

- Exchanging Ideas with other teachers on what works best in the classroom
- Having monthly Staff meetings to discuss what is being used in the classroom
- Kate

Abby

2017-10-30 22:32:54 UTC

-Working to keep learning
-Helps enhance lessons within the classroom

Kiera

2017-10-30 22:32:54 UTC

Gives teachers engaging activities to learn about different lessons to use in their classroom