Doing so much training and professional development throughout the state of Utah, I have learned a lot about how teachers learn to use technology. What really strikes me is that most of the technology training offered to teachers does not fit the best way for them to learn. What I have found is that teachers do better with smaller amounts of technical training conducted more frequently, and spread out over a longer period of time. Continue…
My last post detailed the power of lists in Facebook. Another powerful use of lists is the ability to just see news posts from people in that list. While in your news feed, to the left you will see your lists. Click on any list and that will change your news feed to only include updates from member of that list. The next challenge with working with Facebook can be summarized with a story of Continue…
Have you ever had that exciting flash of inspiration as you ponder a solution you so desperately need for your classroom only to lose all momentum when you realize there are no funds to turn your idea into reality? Many teachers have let slip countless ideas that could have had a positive impact on student learning. Why? Districts and schools, not to mention the teachers themselves, do not have funds to support these ideas. Continue…
My last visit to the blogosphere revolved around a discussion of professional development and helping teachers achieve the 3c’s: Creating, Collaborating, and Contributing. Administrators, learning directors, reading specialists, and the like want their teachers to have the best tools and technology available to help them become a “3c’s teacher” and in turn ensure student success. Unfortunately, these admirable intentions often involve expensive investment in programs and technology that are pushed out to classrooms without considering Continue…
It seems like every time I turn around some is talking about collaboration. Is this merely a buzz word, or is there something really behind this?? I know the power of collaboration for myself in the fact that I get much more done with a higher quality when I am working with someone else. As we expand that collaborative group there becomes more power in what can be done, but the challenge is organizing that Continue…
Have you ever talked to a fellow educator and the subject of assessments comes up? Most of us (educators) are familiar with summative and formative assessments and the differences between the two. But does that mean we all use them effectively? Speaking from my own experience, I think not. Tests and quizzes are the standard assessment type for most teachers, but what does that mean? Paper based tests are one method of gathering information from Continue…
Typically, when teachers think of professional development they get a picture of a beginning of the year in-service with their entire staff listening to a new testing requirement or learning about the latest (fill in the content area) program… What about the classroom-style sessions where teachers sit and jot down notes about the coolest new gizmo, gadget or software suite their school has adopted? These are sometimes useful, but are they truly PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT or Continue…
It can be difficult for professionals to stay “in the know” in any field, but it is an important component of being good at what you do. Many people share new ideas and information (formally and informally) with colleagues in their workplace and those they meet at industry functions with the goal of improving their craft…this is your professional learning network (PLN). Why not take it a step further? I am going to tell you Continue…
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