1:Web Cohort - Teaching Teachers (and other adults) - Reflecting on PD by BVSD STEM https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft Think about professional learning opportunities you have experienced over the last three years. Please answer the following questions about the best & worst PD you attended: (1) For the worst PD session you can think of, what made it unsuccessful? What would you have changed or what advice would you give the presenter(s) to improve their delivery?, (2) For the best PD session you attended, what did you like about it? What made it a successful PD? What did the presenter(s) do that worked well? en-us 2019-02-26 21:12:30 UTC 2019-03-19 21:21:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png Best and Worst amber_monroe https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983488 The best PD I have ever had (or one that is fresh off of my mind) was learning to use Nearpod for the first time (years ago).  The PD was interactive, had fun activities and you could see how and where you could apply it to your classroom. 
The worst PD I've ever had was when the I was presented information that wasn't useful in my own math classroom and then we were to do busy work to apply the new things that we learned.  It felt like a waste of time. ]]> 2019-02-27 16:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983488 Kagan https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983657 These folks put on a great PD because they streamline their curriculum and their in the business of Ed. Active participation using fundamental social dynamics of partners and randomized gamification with spinners, providing access and engagement!]]> 2019-02-27 16:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983657 Best PD https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983722
*I got to opt in so it was something I was interested in!
*Goals of the PD were clearly stated.
*I got to experience content from the perspective of my students.
*The presenter was funny.]]> 2019-02-27 16:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983722 Worst PD https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983810 Usually involves the train the trainer model. I think a lot gets "lost in the translation."]]> 2019-02-27 16:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983810 Worst https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983839 The worst PD sessions I have ever attended are presenting information I already know and then having me do busy work and activities that do not help me grow as a professional.]]> 2019-02-27 16:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335983839 Best PD libby_black1 https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984527 My background knowledge was taken into account and the PD met the needs of people with different background knowledge.

I walked away with something new that I could implement right away (whether in practice or theory)]]> 2019-02-27 16:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984527 Best https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984555 The best PD I have attended recently has been the Google Level UP courses. They have been engaging, with gamified activities and really well organized Google Classroom with relevant materials. The work is challenging and new and definitely impacts my professional goals.]]> 2019-02-27 16:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984555 Best PD https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984573 Fun. Information is immediately relevant, useful and can be put into practice right away.]]> 2019-02-27 16:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984573 Mindfulness The best PD I attended was about taking care of ourselves as teachers and people. It was refreshing to focus on our experiences rather than discussing everyone else's needs. The presenter was honest and funny, which made the PD time more enjoyable. https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984692 2019-02-27 16:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984692 Thoughts https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984798 The best PD I have attended has been long term and connected to my context/practice.  It's tough to attend PD about a topic that we never talk about or revisit again.  It's also difficult when the topic does not feel relevant.]]> 2019-02-27 16:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335984798 Best Cognitive Coaching https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335985056 It was spread out over a whole school year so implementation was good over time. It provided detailed scripts for holding delicate and sometimes difficult conversations. Also allowed for the unique skills of participant to embue the format.]]> 2019-02-27 16:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335985056 The Worst PD (the PD that Shall Not be Named) This was a horrible experience because we wasted our entire day participating in hypothetical situations and ridiculous activities that had no real impact or importance for what the PD was actually supposed to be focused on. I spent the time we were supposed to be participating working on 1:Web and grading https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335985384 2019-02-27 16:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335985384 worst: too many to count! https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335986825 Without money and good planning, weak PD is the norm in many Ed settings]]> 2019-02-27 16:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bvsd_edtech/konfrxlzn1ft/wish/335986825