12 Days of PD – Day 1

12 Days of PD – Day 1

Welcome to the 12 Days of PD! We will share a new idea or thought on PD each day.  Check out the Day 1 video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijbny2QlstM Check out the…
The Dreaded District PD Day

The Dreaded District PD Day

  We’ve all been there. The Dreaded District PD Day.   Some still call it an in-service. Some try to jazz it up and call it a Staff Professional Learning…
Does That Make Sense

Does That Make Sense

  I was recently talking to an educator who had the opportunity to attend a professional development session which was scheduled for 3 hours. There was a ten minute break…
PDIY

PDIY

  Are you still sitting through staff meetings that are irrelevant to what you do? Are you still forced to sit through hour-long sessions where an outside presenter talks AT…
Chopped PD

Chopped PD

  One of my favorite television shows is Chopped. For those who are unfamiliar, four chefs are selected to compete, and given several baskets of four unknown ingredients. During each…
The READI Framework

The READI Framework

  Are you looking to improve Professional Development this year? The key is planning PD sessions that are meaningful and will ultimately impact both teachers AND students. Use the READI…
#4OCFSummerCamp Day 10

#4OCFSummerCamp Day 10

  Welcome to Day 10 of #4OCFSummerCamp! Today, we will reflect on our learning. Which video was your favorite and how will you implement for yourself or with colleagues this…
#4OCFSummerCamp Day 9

#4OCFSummerCamp Day 9

  Welcome to Day 9 of #4OCFSummerCamp! Today, Katie McFarland shares how a Summer Learning Challenge can encourage educators to take charge of their own Professional Learning even when they…
#4OCFSummerCamp Day 8

#4OCFSummerCamp Day 8

  Welcome to Day 8 of #4OCFSummerCamp! Today, Rich shares how Voxer has helped to expand his Professional Learning connections. Who can you connect with by joining Voxer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A03_KVJwRcs&app=desktop Be…