https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not Think about what online professional learning IS versus what it IS NOT. Under each respective column, provide your specific thoughts that define online professional learning. en-us 2018-01-28 16:35:45 UTC 2026-01-12 16:19:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Optimplaces.png angela_jackson https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/226750856 Angela J]]> 2018-01-31 19:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/226750856 angela_jackson https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/226751910 Angela J]]> 2018-01-31 19:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/226751910 stacy_miller3 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/226989714 2018-02-01 12:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/226989714 stacy_miller3 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/226990972 2018-02-01 12:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/226990972 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227014938 OPL can take many forms and shapes.   It is where content and digital learning seamlessly meet. It is collaborative and relevant for adult learners.  And should always be engaging!]]> 2018-02-01 13:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227014938 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227015425 OPL is not isolated and disconnected from the learner. ]]> 2018-02-01 13:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227015425 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227252988 a means by which learners can virtually participate in courses. It allows for convenient, effective dissemination of information, while also being meaningful and active for the learner. ]]> 2018-02-01 19:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227252988 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227255128 reading page after page of materials as one would do with a traditional textbook.]]> 2018-02-01 19:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227255128 shototech https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227529738 a flexible way to learn and build a professional learning community with educators across the state.]]> 2018-02-02 15:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227529738 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227535910 2018-02-02 15:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227535910 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227536198 Just throwing a slide deck into a virtual platform or doing a webinar. OPL is much more enriching and effective than that.]]> 2018-02-02 15:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227536198 shototech https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227536965 a way to infuse technology into the content or disconnect the learner from others. However, learners who struggle with time-management, procrastinate, and are unwilling to be active learners will struggle in an online environment. ]]> 2018-02-02 15:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227536965 maureen_kaniuka https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227629664 A means to provide professional learning that can be accessed virtually, does not have to be accessed in real time, and (hopefully) incorporates principles of adult learning to achieve clear learning objectives.]]> 2018-02-02 18:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227629664 maureen_kaniuka https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227630608 A repository for slide decks from professional learning that was previously presented face to face.]]> 2018-02-02 18:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227630608 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227805689 2018-02-04 02:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227805689 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227805719 2018-02-04 02:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227805719 fay_gore https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227897557 a way to allow the learner to achieved the intended learning outcomes using technology

]]> 2018-02-04 19:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227897557 fay_gore https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227898681 just a way to access materials and lots of posts to a discussion forum]]> 2018-02-04 19:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/227898681 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228151172 A method for engaging adult learners in active professional development that is flexible to their schedules and learning needs. It is facilitated learning, but with the flexibility to be self-paced and self-directed giving the user some control of the learning experience.]]> 2018-02-05 15:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228151172 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228152439 It is not a static site for finding resources and activities. It is not a show and tell where there is no engagement from the learner.]]> 2018-02-05 15:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228152439 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228166322 2018-02-05 15:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228166322 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228169145 2018-02-05 15:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228169145 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228251022 Online learning allows participants to interact with content at their own pace. It also offers a means to engage with the content in interactive games and activities. ]]> 2018-02-05 17:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228251022 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228251902 Online Professional Learning is not a warehouse of information like wikispaces. ]]> 2018-02-05 17:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228251902 939510 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228297218 Online professional learning is an interactive, self-paced, differentiated growth opportunity where learners can network and collaborate across district, state, and national lines. ]]> 2018-02-05 18:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228297218 toniaparrish https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228297495 Online Professional Learning offers opportunity to engage in self-paced learning opportunities.

]]> 2018-02-05 18:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228297495 939510 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228299079 just a repository of resources, a solo event, or an excuse to say your are using technology.]]> 2018-02-05 19:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228299079 toniaparrish https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228299347 OPL is not one size fits all

]]> 2018-02-05 19:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228299347 pysanders_7 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419121 2018-02-06 02:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419121 pysanders_7 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419783 2018-02-06 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419783 pysanders_7 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419784 2018-02-06 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419784 pysanders_7 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419785 2018-02-06 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419785 pysanders_7 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419786 2018-02-06 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419786 pysanders_7 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419787 2018-02-06 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419787 pysanders_7 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419788 2018-02-06 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419788 pysanders_7 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419801 2018-02-06 02:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228419801 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228521244 OPL will allow Canvas courses to be made available to all teachers without them having to leave their students with substitute teachers

]]> 2018-02-06 11:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228521244 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228522255 2018-02-06 11:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228522255 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228666544 A video followed by a discussion board that allows everyone to copy or "piggy-back" on the first poster's answer.]]> 2018-02-06 15:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/228666544 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/241145163 Learners can utilize OPL to continue learning at work or at home based on their own schedule.]]> 2018-03-12 22:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/241145163 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/241145458 Online learning cannot take the place of face to face dialogue, but does allow some online discussions and group projects.

]]> 2018-03-12 22:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/241145458 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258133642 OPL can leverage content experts from anywhere to share their knowledge with learners.]]> 2018-05-04 18:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258133642 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258135885 OPL is more than a discussion board and assessments]]> 2018-05-04 18:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258135885 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258454669 OPL is a way to learn through modules and other online content. The learning is not face-to-face and learners have to work more independently in most cases.]]> 2018-05-07 10:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258454669 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258454997 In an online learning situation, digital tools are used to engage learners and learners can engage with other learners with meeting and social tools.]]> 2018-05-07 10:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258454997 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258534762 can take advantage of the best of both worlds allowing for the flexibility in time, place, path and pace and providing opportunities to access content, resources and expertise not available in "brick&mortar" location. ]]> 2018-05-07 14:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258534762 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258536679 flipping through resources or modules to achieve compliance.]]> 2018-05-07 14:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258536679 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258595867 2018-05-07 16:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258595867 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258596607 2018-05-07 16:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/258596607 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/397960230 No matter where in the state you teach, you can receive quality PD through OPL]]> 2019-10-15 15:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/397960230 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/397960503 Based on text only, or instructor-centered.]]> 2019-10-15 15:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/397960503 lindsey_mehall https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/511749673 a way to learn at your own pace]]> 2020-04-16 22:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/511749673 lindsey_mehall https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/511750000 one size fits all ]]> 2020-04-16 22:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/511750000 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/521110653 As a life long learner, we are always striving to improve - and that means constantly honing our craft]]> 2020-04-21 18:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/521110653 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/521112793 We need to adapt to grow, and OPL allows for that; especially in our current situation]]> 2020-04-21 18:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/521112793 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/534087445 OPL is flexible because teachers need to be able to work on their own schedule.]]> 2020-04-27 16:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/534087445 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/534089834 OPL can be creative and cause thinking and learning.]]> 2020-04-27 16:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/534089834 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/534570583 Meets needs of many different levels of teachers in both experience and the content they teach]]> 2020-04-27 19:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/534570583 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/534571962 OPL is researched based and applicable for teachers to use in their classrooms.]]> 2020-04-27 19:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/534571962 stephanie_pack2 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/557372566 To the timeline of the learner.

]]> 2020-05-07 13:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/557372566 wendymathcoach https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/570872484 Collaboration, communication, and connection merged to meet the learner's needs and goals. Teachers can learn as well as developers. ]]> 2020-05-13 18:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/570872484 wendymathcoach https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/570874926 It is not a worksheet just put ]]> 2020-05-13 18:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/570874926 https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/604733329 2020-06-01 13:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/don_lourcey/OPL_IS_IS_Not/wish/604733329