Blended Content
Recorded Session1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Content: Brief overview of the session objectives and importance of maximizing educator time in professional development.
Engagement: Icebreaker question: “What challenges do you face in providing effective professional development?”
Process: Encourage brief sharing among participants to establish a collaborative atmosphere.
2. Identifying Effective Strategies (15 minutes)
Content: Present research-based strategies for maximizing educator time during professional development.
Engagement: Use real-world examples and case studies to illustrate successful implementations.
Process: Encourage audience questions and discussions to foster connection to their specific contexts.
3. Collaborative Professional Learning Plan Development (15 minutes)
Content: Guide participants in creating a personalized professional learning plan tailored to their district or school goals.
Engagement: Provide a template and facilitate group discussions.
Process: Use peer-to-peer interaction, where participants share ideas and receive feedback from colleagues.
4. Implementing Innovative Technology (10 minutes)
Content: Showcase innovative technology tools that enhance professional development engagement.
Engagement: Quick demonstration of selected tools with examples of their application in PD.
Process: Device-based activity where participants explore one technology tool of their choice in pairs.
5. Evaluating Impact (10 minutes)
Content: Present methods for evaluating the effectiveness of professional development initiatives.
Engagement: Discuss the importance of reflection and data-driven decisions in enhancing PD.
Process: Utilize small group discussions to brainstorm evaluation metrics relevant to their contexts.
6. Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement (5 minutes)
Content: Discuss the significance of sharing best practices and lessons learned with colleagues.
Engagement: Encourage participants to think of one takeaway they can share with their teams.
Process: Quick share-back session where a few participants share their ideas with the larger group.
7. Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
Content: Recap key takeaways and the importance of maximizing educator time.
Engagement: Open the floor for final questions and discussions.
Process: Encourage final reflections from participants on how they will apply what they learned.
"Professional Development That Sticks" by Jim Knight
"A New Vision for Professional Development" by the Learning Forward organization
https://literacycenter.ed.gov/2023-PLM/docs/A%20New%20Vision%20for%20Professional%20Learning.pdf
"Effective Professional Development for Teachers" by the Institute of Education Sciences
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ919321
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