Implementing the Professional Development Program

2014 ◽  
pp. 1356-1371
Author(s):  
Donna Parker
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
Technology Plans ◽  
Technology Leaders ◽  
Technological Tools

As education is transformed through technology, teachers must be armed with knowledge and the capability of using technological tools to strengthen and enhance learning environments. Technology is the vehicle that assists in delivering meaningful and deeper educational experiences in today's classrooms. However, not all teachers are comfortable or competent in successfully integrating technology into their curricula and classrooms. School's technology plans now have an obligation to include professional development as an integral component that ensures technology integration training for faculty, staff, and administrators at all educational levels. Implementation of effective professional development requires technology leaders to formulate plans employing various methods and incentives to motivate teachers to learn the importance of technology integration while giving them the necessary equipment and support to effectively utilize technology in their content areas.

Implementing the Professional Development Program

2012 ◽  
pp. 190-205
Author(s):  
Donna Parker
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
Technology Plans ◽  
Technology Leaders ◽  
Technological Tools

As education is transformed through technology, teachers must be armed with knowledge and the capability of using technological tools to strengthen and enhance learning environments. Technology is the vehicle that assists in delivering meaningful and deeper educational experiences in today’s classrooms. However, not all teachers are comfortable or competent in successfully integrating technology into their curricula and classrooms. School’s technology plans now have an obligation to include professional development as an integral component that ensures technology integration training for faculty, staff, and administrators at all educational levels. Implementation of effective professional development requires technology leaders to formulate plans employing various methods and incentives to motivate teachers to learn the importance of technology integration while giving them the necessary equipment and support to effectively utilize technology in their content areas.

Evaluating and Funding the Professional Development Program

2012 ◽  
pp. 206-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine L. Mark
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
Professional Development Programs

Professional development programs must have an organized process of evaluation, either formally or informally. The evaluation needs to be delivered in both micro and macro settings. In the micro setting, the evaluator monitors the overall atmosphere of the learning environment and the performance of the participants while training is taking place. In the macro setting, which consists of the teacher’s classroom, the evaluation needs to determine whether the teacher is actually using the knowledge gained during professional development to improve /impact student learning outcomes. In order for professional development to be effective, professional development programs should never be delivered and then forgotten. Further, locating funding and support are important due to the state of economic crisis and budget cuts. School districts have to look for creative ways to fund and support successful professional development programs. Some of these include developing technology resource centers, looking for federal and state funds, and looking toward individuals and corporations to help support and fund programs.

Designing a Professional Development Program

2012 ◽  
pp. 171-189
Author(s):  
Amy Payne
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The United States ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Professional Development Training ◽  
Professional Development Programs

Professional development is an essential aspect of any career. Many professions have minimum standards or requirements of training each year to maintain a license and/or job. This chapter outlines the necessary components for effective professional development training in terms of technology use, and examines some reasons why certain professional development programs may be ineffective. The chapter also discusses ways to assess the overall efficiency of a professional development program and highlight some outstanding professional development programs/practices in existence. A comparison between professional development practices performed in the United States with other countries around the world is provided to offer an understanding how professional development can vary depending upon culture.

Evaluating and Funding the Professional Development Program

2014 ◽  
pp. 1685-1705
Author(s):  
Christine L. Mark
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
Professional Development Programs

Professional development programs must have an organized process of evaluation, either formally or informally. The evaluation needs to be delivered in both micro and macro settings. In the micro setting, the evaluator monitors the overall atmosphere of the learning environment and the performance of the participants while training is taking place. In the macro setting, which consists of the teacher's classroom, the evaluation needs to determine whether the teacher is actually using the knowledge gained during professional development to improve /impact student learning outcomes. In order for professional development to be effective, professional development programs should never be delivered and then forgotten. Further, locating funding and support are important due to the state of economic crisis and budget cuts. School districts have to look for creative ways to fund and support successful professional development programs. Some of these include developing technology resource centers, looking for federal and state funds, and looking toward individuals and corporations to help support and fund programs.

Enhancing Personal Professional Development Through Technology Integration

2020 ◽  
pp. 92-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özden Şahin İzmirli ◽  
Gökhan Çalışkan
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Ubiquitous Learning ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Definition Of

In this chapter, personal professional development trainings, which need to include ubiquitous learning environments, are discussed. First of all, professional development is explained. Then, the authors discussed factors affecting the efficiency of professional development activities and how they can incorporate new technologies into professional development activities to meet the needs of adult learners. After that, based on the definition of ubiquitous learning, ways of using technology in terms of meeting adult needs with professional development are examined. Finally, the process that was evaluated within the framework of technology integration is presented to readers.

Bringing Mohamed to the Mountain: Situated Professional Development in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Swan ◽  
Annette Kratcoski ◽  
Pat Mazzer ◽  
Jason Schenker
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Ubiquitous Computing ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Computing Environments ◽  
Ubiquitous Computing Environments ◽  
Regular Practice

This article describes an ongoing situated professional development program in which teachers bring their intact classes for an extended stay in a ubiquitous computing environment equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art computing devices. The experience is unique in that it not only situates teacher learning about technology integration in their regular practice, but also gives them the opportunity to explore the full possibilities afforded by a variety of technologies and 1:1 computing opportunities. The program provides an important alternative model for professional development that has been highly successful, not only in increasing teachers' knowledge and confidence in technology integration but also in changing the ways in which teachers think about and use a variety of technologies in their classrooms. Findings also suggest that ubiquitous computing environments afford unique teaching and learning opportunities upon which ordinary classroom teachers can capitalize to a greater or lesser degree.

Developing effective professional development programs: a case study

2014 ◽  
Vol 115 (11/12) ◽  
pp. 542-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Guo
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Need Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
Professional Development Programs

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the practices of a well-established professional development committee (PDC) at an academic library to reveal the development of effective professional development programs with various themes and the diversified delivering formats and the assessment of library employees’ training needs and the effectiveness of professional development programs with Needs Assessment Surveys and Program Follow-up Employee Opinion Surveys. Professional development programs are widely adopted in academic libraries to support the professional growth of library employees and improve the quality of library services. Developing, promoting and administering professional development programs are main responsibilities of the PDC. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based upon the PDC’s recent practices since 2011. The Needs Assessment Surveys (in 2012 and 2013) are conducted electronically, so are the Opinion Surveys since 2013 which are formerly conducted in paper. Findings – The well-planned professional development program themes with special designed delivery formats have demonstrated their effectiveness through high attendance of each professional development event. The positive results and high compliments from both Need Assessment Surveys and Opinion Surveys also endorse their values to employee’s professional growth. Originality/value – This paper classifies various professional development program ideas into six program themes and three special delivery formats, and each is presented with intention, planning and organization. This paper also provides details of using different Need Assessment Surveys and Opinion Surveys for evaluation, which is also lacked in published literature.

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