Key Points
- The most effective teacher PD includes active learning such as action research, working with a coach/mentor & actually practicing skills
- Educators are expected to adapt/customize learning for students. Similarly, teachers need customized professional development opportunities that address their needs!
- "Informal" PD is important too. I find some of my best ideas, growth and development come from informal conversations with colleagues, my social media networks & other informal channels
- Some schools are are offering competency based courses. Students select from a wide variety of learning resources, set their own pace and take (and retake) assessments when they are ready. Effective PD for teachers follows this model: set competency standards for teachers and let them choose resources and pace that helps them improve!
- Microsoft Certified Educator designation will be coming soon: a competency-based assessment for educators
Resources:
Microsoft Digital Literacy Course
Microsoft Teaching with Technology Curriculum
Partners in Learning Network
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