I have been on a push lately to create groups of "early adopters" at my CIJE schools. You know, those people who are willing to go outside of their comfort zone and try something new. It doesn't have to be technology based, but being that I am in the Ed Tech world, it often is. That is why I am such a huge proponent of Teacher Professional Development (PD) and why we at CIJE have the Technology in Plain English monthly LIVE On-Line PD sessions, and this very blog!
Speaking of Professional Development, I just want to pause for a second and send a shout out to one of my InTELA (Independent School Technology Educators of Los Angeles ) colleagues, Jayme Johnson, who has just earned her Doctorate of Education. Her topic: Technology Related Professional Development Models in Independent School Settings. In her dissertation, Dr. Jayme indicates (amongst many other points) that PD expanded the teachers' "...expertise and bolstered their confidence in and comfort with implementing technology infused curricula..."
Right on sister!! (sorry Dr. Jayme... 60's flashback...)
So, to help bolster your confidence in implementing technology, I would like to make you aware of the following PD opportunities coming up this month from CIJE West Coast.
From CIJE...
Tuesday, May 29th at 3:30PM PDT (6:30PM EDT)
Due to requests for a rebroadcast of our last LIVE Video Stream (the recording failed...) we will be redoing the session NearPod with special emphasis on its use in Jewish Day Schools. The direct link is: http://jewww.adobeconnect.com/tipe No need to pre-register.
From the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools...
Wednesday, May 30th - all day. I will be delivering one of the workshops. My topic is: "From a Distance: Using Live Video Streaming and Flipped Blended Learning in your school." Please check out the website at: http://www.cojds.com
As always, I solicit your comments on the blog site.
Yossie
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