EDES 545: Professional Development & Technology

 

Welcome to our on-demand workshop for teachers and librarians.  This workshop takes a look at how technology and professional development are intertwined.  As you go through this workshop, you will see sections that will ask you to try out a digital technology. You are also encouraged to tweet using our workshop hashtag throughout. It is #EDES545PRO.  To begin, take a look at What is professional development? and share one of your most memorable pro-d experiences in the comments section below.  Throughout the workshop, any time you are asked to reflect, share or participate the instructions will be highlighted with a blue font.

Taking into consideration differentiated learning, once you have completed the What is professional development?section reflect on your own learning process.  If you are new to web 2.0 tools, please head to our section for beginners.   If you already dabble with Facebook, Twitter and Youtube you’re ready to explore the Personal learning network tab.   Once you’ve explored some social networking tools a bit deeper, consider using technology to offer PD.  Head to our Giving Back tab.  Try joining us in our Elluminate meeting.  

Before you leave don’t forget to take a look at our additional resources including a PLN LiveBinder by Jennifer LaGarde and a symbaloo with visual links to PD offered in your own province.  Use the icons at the bottom of the page to indicate  you ‘like’ something, to ‘press’, to ‘tweet’ and to share on Facebook.