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A Virtual PLC for Real-World Impact

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 1

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Dr. Kristin Kipp
Educator Development Specialist
Colorado Department of Education
@kristinkipp
Dr. Kristin Kipp is an educator with deep experience in mentoring, technology, and instruction. She’s an Educator Development Specialist with the Colorado Department of Education, supporting educator induction programs and mentoring. She has 21 years of experience in education including as an instructional coach, educator preparation program leader, director of curriculum and instruction, and teacher.

Session description

Participating in a f2f PLC can be impossible for some educators, especially those in rural areas. In this session, we'll explore best practices for running a PLC in a virtual space via Zoom from an experienced leader who runs a highly successful PLC with members from across Colorado.

Purpose & objective

Purpose: Participants will reflect on the purpose of a virtual Professional Learning Community and best practices for leading a successful PLC that prioritizes authentic relationships and application of ideas.

Objectives:
-Participants can explain situations in which a virtual PLC is a strong professional learning model
-Participants can list at least three strategies for building trust and relationships within a virtual PLC
-Participants will reflect on ways to structure and effectively facilitate a virtual PLC in their context

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Outline

These are topics I envision sharing in the poster presentation and in conversations with participants who drop in:

-When is a virtual PLC a strong option
-Ways to advertise and enlist participants in your virtual PLC
-Key tactics for facilitators to ensure a safe, collaborative space: identifying purpose, entering with authenticity, establishing norms
-Ways to build trust within a virtual space
-Structures for facilitating small group discussions
-Ensuring the focus stays on application and solutions

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Supporting research

These texts inform the structure and facilitation of my virtual PLC:
The PD Book, Elena Aguilar and Lori Cohen
The Art of Coaching Teams, Elena Aguilar

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Session specifications

Topic:
Coaching & mentoring
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Professional developers, Teacher education/higher ed faculty
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
ISTE Standards:
For Coaches:
Connected Learner
  • Establish shared goals with educators, reflect on successes and continually improve coaching and teaching practice.
Collaborator
  • Establish trusting and respectful coaching relationships that encourage educators to explore new instructional strategies.
For Educators:
Learner
  • Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks.

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