Developing Digital Pedagogies: What Research is Saying Works for Professional Learning!

Outline

This will an interactive, online session (virtual session only).

Opening - 10 minutes
I will share the background of this project. What I have learned about the systems within teacher preparation programs and districts that either support or hinder the development of digital pedagogies. I will share the relationship between teacher preparation programs and district professional learning opportunities (because while I work with preservice teachers, the systems within teacher prep programs and district professional learning are similar).

Anticipation Guide - 10 minutes
Participants will engage in an activity designed to get them thinking about what systems support a teacher's digital pedagogies (ie: coaching, direct instruction with digital tools, small group PLCs, reflection, etc). The group will debrief their thinking either verbally or in the chat.

Findings - 15 minutes
I will highlight current research around how teachers develop digital pedagogies and gain confidence in infusing the digital pedagogies within their instruction (see session objectives). Participants will be invited to reflect on which areas of the research supported their growth while considering how they can support their teachers.

Action - 10 minutes
Participants will generate action steps using a bank of suggested resources to bring back to their respective programs/districts that they can use to bolster digital pedagogies. The suggested resources will come from the research shared within this session.

Closure - 5 minutes
Summary of the session and a chance to connect with one another for future collaboration.

Supporting research

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