Describe the characteristics of effective professional development in technology-supported learning
What will be an ideal response?
Effective PD tasks:
? consider the needs and learning styles of teachers
? present information in authentic contexts with direct links to classrooms and provide feedback while teachers try new strategies in their classrooms
? allow time for reflection and experience
? are social in nature, allowing teachers to interact with colleagues and mentors
? present ways to get from A to B, not just new ideas that require an instant and complete transformation
? focus on tools that teachers use for their own productivity
? present information in a variety of formats
? are made at the teacher's level. Teachers are more likely to use information that is for their grade and content than that which they have to adapt or revise to use.
? continue over time
The most important aspect of PD tasks is that they result in improved student learning and performance over time.
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