https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1 Please share your questions for the Professional Learning team here! en-us 2021-03-03 20:47:36 UTC 2026-01-19 16:56:28 UTC hello@padlet.com buhrkate https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580310219 Will we have access to Hot Spots to use as back-up Wifi for all Summer Institutes?]]> 2023-05-06 13:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580310219 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580337992 When using the Answer Garden, be sure to remind participants to use single words (trust; authenticity) rather than phrases (it takes trust; you need authenticity). This is different from the Padlet.]]> 2023-05-06 14:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580337992 jennygloer https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580497850 Will the approved music list be the same for SI and Ignite?]]> 2023-05-06 19:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580497850 vijay_koilpillai https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580498693 When do SDs find out if they have been assigned to facilitate AVID 101? Do we try to avoid assigning new staff developers?]]> 2023-05-06 19:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580498693 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580503695 Can anyone give suggestions as to how to navigate Ignite using a Mac and related tech issues? ]]> 2023-05-06 19:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580503695 westerndivision https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580509771 How detailed should the response be for Day 3? ]]> 2023-05-06 19:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580509771 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510067 2023-05-06 19:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510067 wpsavid2_1 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510198 What will that set up look like this year? We struggled with the limited charging options in our SD CoP room]]> 2023-05-06 19:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510198 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510317 table cloths on tables---please

]]> 2023-05-06 19:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510317 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510539 2023-05-06 19:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510539 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510586 Why has the word "equity" been removed from CoPs?

]]> 2023-05-06 19:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510586 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510689 Is there a way for us to get power cords? Having a large number of participants with just a few options for charging may be an issue. ]]> 2023-05-06 19:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580510689 westerndivision https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580511417 Staff developer training was difficult for me as I had to interrupt my work to charge my device multiple times. This can be frustrating for our participants if this happens at SI.]]> 2023-05-06 19:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580511417 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580512150 Inexpensive College pennant resource

https://www.andersonkpt.com/ncaa_pennants]]> 2023-05-06 19:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580512150 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580513352 2023-05-06 19:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580513352 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580514276 With so much of the content being online, it seems necessary to have power available at each table. Having to use the charging stations was an interruption to my own learning; for particpants, I worry even more. ]]> 2023-05-06 19:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580514276 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580517993 Will a single file containing all of the handouts be uploaded to the SI Facilitator Resource area of the course?]]> 2023-05-06 20:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580517993 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580518729 My computer lost power yesterday and I wasn't near a power station. It was tricky for me to participate in the online reading without my device. Additional power stations would be helpful, if possible. Thank you.]]> 2023-05-06 20:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580518729 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580518981 2023-05-06 20:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580518981 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580520969 2023-05-06 20:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580520969 rimsavidteam https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580522539 Charging stations would be much appreciated]]> 2023-05-06 20:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580522539 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580523188 2023-05-06 20:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580523188 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580523877 I feel as if we will lose a lot of participant's attention because of the lack of power strips. The SI has moved to a more digital in-person format over the last few years and not giving our participants access to electrical power does not support the move. ]]> 2023-05-06 20:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580523877 mmcgroarty_c https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524055 I think I know the rationale, but I'd like to confirm, what is the reason we are not to bring candy/snacks to give to participants?

I've had participants ask (complain) and I'd just love to not make up the official reason. ;-)]]> 2023-05-06 20:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524055 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524738 2023-05-06 20:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524738 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524759 2023-05-06 20:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524759 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524769 Participants need more charging stations. Maybe the mobile ones?]]> 2023-05-06 20:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524769 twquinn https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524834 2023-05-06 20:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524834 mmcgroarty_c https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524924 This was an issue last year with power strips at each table, there still weren't enough in some cases. Please, please, please provide more charging options for participants. They will be vocal about not having the ability to charge when their 10-year-old district-issued laptop can't make it through even half of the day. This takes them away from learning. Thank you for considering!]]> 2023-05-06 20:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524924 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524966 I am anticipating many issues with not having power strips at tables. The expectation that participants laptops will be charged and stay charged through the duration of COP is unrealistic. ]]> 2023-05-06 20:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524966 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524990 The lack of charging stations was not conducive to stay online and continuous learning. My concern is that with certain devices (like mine), we can't stay charged to last an entire session-not to mention enough charge to lead Site Team time. ]]> 2023-05-06 20:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580524990 cgoens https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580525100 Laptops did not remain charged for the afternoon. Many of us were not able to use our computers by the afternoon. Concerned since site teams are going to need the the computers to move through the material that teams may not have the resources to get through that work.]]> 2023-05-06 20:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580525100 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580525172 Will materials (like those given to SI participants) be shipped to those registered for Ignite? If so, what materials?]]> 2023-05-06 20:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580525172 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580525748 How soon will it be confirmed if we are presenting alone?  I have an IGnite the first week of June that I have not yet been assigned a partner for.  I am worried about the prep time and the delivery being smooth for my participants in the digital format.

]]> 2023-05-06 20:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580525748 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580526961 My experience this weekend had added stress due to charging my device! It seems like this will happen on a large scale with participants. Can we please consider adding table top charging?]]> 2023-05-06 20:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580526961 westerndivision https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580527715 Is there a reason Site Team modules aren't published before they get pushed out to SDs? Reliance on SDs to publish the Site Team modules may unfairly set up some of our participants to experience lack of access in the case a busy SD forgets to publish. ]]> 2023-05-06 20:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580527715 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580527952 What is the plan b for path since we bring our own devices and will not have the back up PowerPoint on our room device? ]]> 2023-05-06 20:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580527952 kamelemellissa https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580528006 Two power cords are not sufficient for our time with participants. Participants get extremely frustrated if/when they are unable to follow along with their computers. Technology when using multiple tabs, etc, does not stay charged for long enough periods of time. We barely got by last SI season with the strips on the table. 
Participant: "If we are required to bring laptops and chargers to this training then why aren't there enough places to charge our laptops?" 
This comment was made when there were power strips on every table.]]> 2023-05-06 20:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580528006 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580528518 I understand that providing charging stations at each table is a significant cost. Nevertheless, with the shift to the eLearning platform and eBinders, we must support our partners to remove barriers to their participation. In addition, our feedback will reflect frustrations based on the lack of charging stations. What shows up on the feedback form is a fraction of the frustrations that staff developers will face within their CoP rooms over the course of the learning experience.]]> 2023-05-06 20:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580528518 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580530060 The lack of charging stations at each table is a significant issue. I realize the cost may be considerable, but participants will expect this and rightfully so at near 1000 dollars or more per participant. ]]> 2023-05-06 20:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580530060 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580530644 I would like to add my voice to chorus. The frustrations around charging computers last year should have resulted in MORE charging options rather than significantly fewer options. My school issued computer is 6 years old, and can only hold a charge for 3 hours, tops. ]]> 2023-05-06 20:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580530644 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580530791 Are we permitted to bring independent charging station for our rooms]]> 2023-05-06 20:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580530791 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580531524 Besides Staff Developers and District Directors, who can deliver APLMs? ]]> 2023-05-06 20:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580531524 mstewart148 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580532065 At the end of SI/Path, etc., staff developers must complete the summary form. Is that 1 summary for the CoP or does each staff developer have to do their own?]]> 2023-05-06 20:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580532065 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580532616 I ditto the charging concerns. School laptops often do not have the best battery power. No power AND not giving out hard copy of the curriculum books may cause frustrations. ]]> 2023-05-06 20:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580532616 mstewart148 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580533143 Will hardwired rooms have a handheld mouse?]]> 2023-05-06 20:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580533143 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580533599 If we have an air mouse, is it okay to use that while presenting the e-learning course pages?]]> 2023-05-06 20:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580533599 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580533714 Do we need to grade participant feedback for it show up as completed for badging/myAVID credit?]]> 2023-05-06 20:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580533714 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580534892 Is it possible to have the syllabus added as a PDF for easy downloading/printing? Word docs are downloading weird for me and cutting off text when printing.]]> 2023-05-06 20:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580534892 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580535587 Does AVID allow new staff developers to sit in on other strands in order to expand facilitation strategies/AVID foundational knowledge?]]> 2023-05-06 20:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580535587 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580559301 I completely understand the rationale to save money by not providing power to tables. Having to not engage in the modules over the last two days as a participant made me feel uneasy and guilty when my laptop needed to be charged. I feel having power strips at tables allows our participants to engage fully. Without the power to tables, participants will disengage. Please consider rethinking this, and add power strips to all tables if the ask from AVID Center is to have fully engaged participants using the e-learning platform.]]> 2023-05-06 22:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580559301 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580559768 In my CoP, there was a definite consensus that less than 10% of the staff developers here were able to engage in the training without charging our devices. There is a definite need for power strips to all tables in all CoPs if the expectation is that participants are following along in Canvas.]]> 2023-05-06 22:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580559768 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580576007 What is the current rate for traveling? I heard conflicting pay rates during the training. Thank you!]]> 2023-05-06 23:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580576007 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580908756 Will Staff Developers be leading Site Team Facilitation during Summer Institutes? I see some mention of it in the syllabus, but this was a topic that was not covered. It was great to be together! Well done.]]> 2023-05-07 15:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580908756 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580912673 Computer batteries lasting through the day will be an issue. Using charging stations will interrupt the flow of participant engagement with the content. 


]]> 2023-05-07 15:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580912673 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580914528 If we are to continually tie our work to the framework, it might be useful to include 2-3 framework posters in each rooms package of posters. They are rather small and it would be impactful to have them in several places so participants could see and refer to them more easily.]]> 2023-05-07 15:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2580914528 kmcmillan37 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2582160581 From a Cultivating Writing SD: I got several questions from participants last year about the Goose Chase. Do you have more information? Is there a prize, where can we direct students to find all the clues, etc.?]]> 2023-05-08 14:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2582160581 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2582216711 Could there be consideration to have time built into next year's staff developer training for co-facilitators to plan together? It is very challenging to meet outside of the 2 days with current agenda times.]]> 2023-05-08 15:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2582216711 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2582740015 A long standing frustration is that participants are not provided lunch and have to go to restaurants or stand in long lines for the grab n go option. My concern is that participants who need to charge at lunch and do not have enough charging stations in their room (because clearly there are not enough for everyone), will either 1)leave their laptops unattended by some random outlet in the venue and likely lose or have it stolen, OR 2) skip lunch to sit with their device while it charges. 

We know better, let's do better. 

We are saving money by not printing and shipping curriculum. Can we please use some of that budget to take care of our participants access needs. This is a huge issue that will create very unhappy participants if not addressed. ]]> 2023-05-08 22:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2582740015 avidelectivee https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2582805530 Will we be able to raffle off the table copies of the CoP text or are they being shipped back to AVID Center?

]]> 2023-05-09 00:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2582805530 tbrown122 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2587393975 I'm nervous that the experience may be disrupted due to only two charging stations.]]> 2023-05-11 15:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2587393975 dlarson5 https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2587563225 Thank you everyone for your feedback and questions around Power Cords and Power Stations. We are internally reviewing each of these and will provide a collective response soon. ]]> 2023-05-11 17:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2587563225 avidelectivee https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2597753417 Is there a room moderator when we are facilitating solo for Ignite? ]]> 2023-05-19 15:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/proflearn1/s8dzb0pw80j5fko1/wish/2597753417