Building Effective Self-Paced PD - E031

In this episode, we are diving into the idea of building self-paced tech professional development (PD) programs designed for teachers. We are diving into set up options, buy in, and tools to support the development of these professional learning programs.

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News and Updates

• Mixed page orientations in Google docs
• Sticky settings in Google Meet
• Customize text style and appearance in Google sites
• Improvements to PDF imports into Google docs

Featured Content

• Getting Started:
  • Start small! It doesn't need to be perfect and should be focused on staff needs
  • Screencastify is great to create how-to screencasts
  • Focus on the tools educators are using - Google, other tools, LMS
  • Use already created resources - Google certifications, Screencastify, EdPuzzle
• Platform:
  • Google Sites, Google Classroom, LMS such as Brightspace, Wakelet
  • Consider app-smashing to fit your needs
• Content:
  • Screencasts, posters, tip sheets, etc.
  • Modern Classrooms Project - self-paced, mastery based learning model
  • Post screencasts on YouTube to allow choice for pacing
  • Google slides with video embedded along with screenshots
  • Book Creator - see E028
• Mastery Demonstration:
  • Google Classroom assignments to demo learning
  • Check in sessions - virtual or in person
  • Google Forms (embed in Sites)
  • Quizzes tool in LMS
• Staff Motivation:
  • Buy in, swag, admin support, etc
  • Badge system with public tracker - create badges with Canva, Google drawings, Google slides
  • Distribute using Forms, Autocrat, LMS
• Linking Modules:
  • Different levels, honour prior knowledge
  • Learning s

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