Designing Effective Professional Development

Which of the following is a critical first step in designing effective professional development?

• Selecting a technology framework

• Gathering data about the audience

• Scheduling in-person meetings

• Choosing between online and in-person delivery methods

Answer explanation

Understanding your audience is essential to creating relevant and impactful professional development. Gathering data helps ensure you address teachers' specific needs and contexts.

Which Google Workspace tool could you use to create a survey to collect data on teachers' experiences and needs?

• Google Sheets

• Google Meet

• Google Forms

• YouTube

Answer explanation

Google Forms allows you to create surveys easily and gather responses, which can then be visualized with graphs to quickly understand teachers' needs.

Which technology integration framework evaluates learning in the classroom through levels of innovation?

• SAMR model

• ICT

• LoTi Framework

• TPACK

Answer explanation

The LoTi (Levels of Teaching Innovation) Framework focuses on innovation in classroom learning, helping educators evaluate and grow their technology integration practices.

Which strategies could you use to ensure that professional development aligns with the organization’s vision and supports lasting learning? (Select all that apply)

• Scheduling follow-up meetings for reflection

• Providing one-time training with no further interaction

• Setting short-term and long-term milestones

• Engaging in continuous communication with educators

• Ignoring feedback from participants

Answer explanation

Consistent follow-up and milestones help align the training with the organization’s goals, while ongoing communication fosters an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

What is In-Person Training?

• Combines online resources and occasional face-to-face meetings, allowing flexible pacing for learners

• Training occurs in real time with the facilitator present, allowing immediate feedback in group or one-on-one settings

• Allows learners to access material at their convenience, which can be synchronous or asynchronous, such as recorded videos or live Google Meet sessions

What is Online Learning?

• Combines online resources and occasional face-to-face meetings, allowing flexible pacing for learners

• Training occurs in real time with the facilitator present, allowing immediate feedback in group or one-on-one settings

• Allows learners to access material at their convenience, which can be synchronous or asynchronous, such as recorded videos or live Google Meet sessions

What is Blended Learning?

• Combines online resources and occasional face-to-face meetings, allowing flexible pacing for learners

• Training occurs in real time with the facilitator present, allowing immediate feedback in group or one-on-one settings

• Allows learners to access material at their convenience, which can be synchronous or asynchronous, such as recorded videos or live Google Meet sessions

What is the primary benefit of using a needs assessment in professional development planning?

• It helps to identify the specific skills and knowledge gaps of the participants

• It ensures that all training sessions are conducted in-person

• It allows for the selection of the latest technology tools

• It guarantees that all participants will be satisfied with the training

What is the main characteristic of Asynchronous Learning?

• It requires all participants to be online at the same time

• It allows learners to access materials and complete tasks at their own pace

• It is conducted in a traditional classroom setting with a fixed schedule

• It involves real-time interaction with instructors and peers