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Professional Development Planning using Google Drive, Classroom
Construct folders, groups, and preliminary agendas on Google Docs to share with staff for year-long Professional Development sessions. First staff meeting we will review how to access to ensure everyone has the correct permissions. -
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Host NewTech PBL Team @ Emerson
Provide logistical support for the Emerson PBL team. This is a small team that will design and implement a least two PBL projects during the 2018-2019 school year. -
Highlight Summer PD efforts by staff
At staff meeting, arrange for teachers who attended Google Certification Training and PBL Training to share out and provide examples of work so that others can be inspired. -
SchoolLoop Training
Bring in trainer for SchoolLoop and Google Classroom to provide support for beginner and intermediate SchoolLoop users. -
Parent Drop-In Tech Support
Host Parent Drop-In support for parents and guardians to sign up for and navigate SchoolLoop, Google Classroom, and access Emerson's Google calendar. -
October PBL Team Check-In
At Staff PD session, have PBL Team share their practices and tools with all staff. Structure so that people can chat one on one with team members. -
December PBL Team Walk-Throughs
Organize classroom visits to teachers who are part of the PBL team. -
Staff Survey
Run staff survey to determine which technologies are being used and what support is needed. -
Identify additional PBL Team members
Allow opportunity for more staff members to join PBL team and commit to one project in the 2nd semester
