Management
ISTE 2016: Inside a Successful EdTech Professional Development Program
Experts agree professional development needs to be collaborative, connected, relevant and personalized.
Participants
Sheryl Abshire, CTO, Calcasieu Parish (La.) Public Schools
Andrew J. Smith, Director of Digital Innovation Rowan Salisbury (N.C.) Schools
Susan K. S. Grigsby, Media Coordinator, Forsyth County (Ga.) Schools
Video Highlights
- Teachers and administrators need time for personal reflection and practice after learning new skills.
- Presenters should be held accountable to provide effective professional development for educators.
- PD should be anchored in outcomes for students, and those outcomes should be monitored often.
Continue following EdTech’s coverage of ISTE 2016: For more articles and video interviews, visit our official conference landing page.
