A Principal's Reflections
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 12, 2020
Every day I see new articles highlighting the millions of dollars; in some cases, spent to either begin to close or eradicate the digital divide. Drive-by professional development did not work in the past. Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not.
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ED Surge
JANUARY 25, 2023
As a classroom teacher, I always tried to improve my practice by reading academic and practice-based articles, attending trainings and connecting with fellow educators to share resources and troubleshoot challenges. Despite my love for learning, I strongly disliked most professional development sessions.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 23, 2010
LinkedIn : Professional networking site that allows educators to connect, exchange ideas, and find opportunities. Educators can join a variety of groups that cater to their individual learning interests and engage in discussions as well as submit, read, and comment on articles. For more information on LinkedIn check out this video.
ED Surge
JANUARY 27, 2023
It’s September 2021 and as one of the district’s instructional technology content leaders, I have finally been given the green light to host in-person professional development (PD) for this group of eager teachers after months of meeting online. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Here is an excerpt from a 2014 article in Scientific American by Daisy Yuhas: “Researchers asked 19 participants to review more than 100 questions, rating each in terms of how curious they were about the answer. Brain research validates how critical curiosity can be when it comes to learning.
Edthena
DECEMBER 2, 2020
It’s possible to create this type of experience within the professional development realm, too. Choice boards, a strategy sometimes used for students in classrooms, can be reimagined to create a menu of options within teacher professional development. How to use choice boards for teacher professional development?
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