EDTC 6106 – 5 Components of Professional Development with Techology

During the final week of this quarter, we are summing up what are the main aspects of professional development utilizing technology.  Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation: Design, develop and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (ISTE, …

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EDTC-6106 How Can Principals Advocate for Technology Initiatives & PD?

This week we are discussing the role of administrators in professional development with a specific focus on technology. Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation: Design, develop and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (ISTE, 2014) Triggering Event Initial …

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EDTC-6106 Flipped Learning and Professional Development

This week’s learning model again is structured around ISTE Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation: Design, develop and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (ISTE, 2014) Triggering Event Initial Question: What digital age best practices should be …

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EDTC-6106 Modeling Adult Learning Principles in Professional Development

For this learning module I am looking at ISTE Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation: Design, develop and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (ISTE, 2014) Triggering Event Initial Question: What role do adult learning principles play in …

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EDTC-6106 Designing Professional Development to Empower Teachers

This quarter we are focusing on professional development (PD) and evaluation.  Our first area of research is in it’s design: Triggering Event Initial Question: How should we design professional development that utilizes educational technology? My Triggering Question: How should we design professional development that will empower teachers using educational technology? At first, I wanted to research best …

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Online Communities & Peer Coaching Reflection

  Peer Coaching Project: My Reflection During the quarter I have been meeting and working with a peer at my building to help improve a learning activity that is in line with the larger goals of the school.  I had the option to work with my coworker that I co-teach physical education classes with on …

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Resources for Co-Planning Learning Activities

  When I first started to research different resources to help co-plan with my learning partner, I kept thinking about my problem very narrowly.  My triggering question is below. Triggering Question: What are some good resources/processes I can use to determine how to best co-plan with my learning partner with 3rd grade math? I kept …

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Effective Use of 21st Century Skills – EDTC 6105

  When I first heard of 21st century learning it was this nebulous concept that at the beginning felt overwhelming and I wasn’t sure what elements about it related to technology.  However, the deeper I have researched the more I’m starting to understand how this learning model contributes to more in-depth understanding and engagement during …

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Creating Trust in Coaching Relationships

  I really like the quote above by Stephen Covey about trust.  It reminds me that in order to be effective in relationships trust must be present.  This week our triggering question was based off of “What role do communication and collaboration skills play in successful coaching?” I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how …

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Peer Coaching Roles and Responsibilities – EDTC 6105

The focus of this quarter in the DEL program is on peer coaching.  This would involve working with another teacher in my building to integrate a piece of technology to affect student outcomes.  By collaborating with another teacher in my school I will be helping to plan, develop, and implement technology integration, which correlates with …

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