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What position did Jolene Jackson hold in Pinellas County Schools?

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• Director of Professional Development
• Senior Professional Development Coordinator

• Instructional Coach

• Principal

Before working in Pinellas County, where was Jolene Jackson a director?

• St. P College

• An elementary school

• Piper School District in Kansas City

• A high school

What grades did William Alligood primarily teach?

• Kindergarten and First Grade

• Second and Third Grade

• Fourth and Fifth Grade

• Sixth Grade

What significant event changed the approach to professional development?

• The pandemic

• Introduction of new technology

• Implementation of new curriculum

• A shift in educational standards

What was a major challenge for teachers during the pandemic according to the discussion?

• Lack of professional development opportunities

• Teaching students in person and online simultaneously

• Access to technology

• Classroom management

What does the professional development department aim to provide teachers?

• Textbooks and printed materials

• Only in-person training sessions

• A mix of online and in-person training

• Only online courses

What tool was mentioned as useful for engaging participants in professional development?

• Padlet

• Microsoft Excel

• Physical handouts

• A traditional blackboard

What is the ultimate goal of professional development in Pinellas County Schools?

• To focus solely on in-person training

• To eliminate traditional teaching methods

• To ensure every teacher uses technology in the classroom

• To make Pinellas County a model district for digital learning

How does technology impact professional development training?

• It can both help and hinder, depending on its use

• It only hinders due to technical issues

• It has no real impact

• It only helps by making information more accessible

What approach to professional development does the department prefer?

• Only synchronous learning

• Hybrid learning

• Only asynchronous learning

• Blended learning