How can you create professional learning experiences that resonate with educators and leave a lasting impact? Research shows that sessions designed with interactive elements and tailored to educators' needs significantly enhance retention and transfer of knowledge. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we delve into the art and science of designing professional development that inspires and engages educators. From needs assessments to understanding the principles of adult learning, we’ll explore how to design engaging, effective sessions—both synchronous and asynchronous. You’ll also gain valuable strategies for boosting participation, with customizable templates to guide you through the process. Prepare to elevate your professional learning design skills and inspire educators to take their learning to the next level! Lauren’s expertise in digital teaching and learning will provide you with the tools and resources you need to plan, design, and facilitate a comprehensive professional learning experience that incorporates adult learning principles, needs assessments, and strategies for engagement.
This is workshop two of three for the series titled “Elevate Your Impact: A Guide to Effective Coaching, Scheduling, and Professional Learning Design.”
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to conduct needs assessments to ensure your professional learning aligns with the specific goals and interests of educators.
- Discover strategies to create interactive and engaging sessions, both synchronous and asynchronous, that captivate participants and promote active learning.
- Explore key principles of adult learning theory and how to apply them to your professional development sessions for maximum impact.
- Gain access to a range of customizable templates that streamline the design process and help you create effective, tailored professional learning experiences.
Workshop Details:
While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to four continuing education credits.
Special Technology Instructions:
Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.
Assessment:
Participants will have communication and collaboration and opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.
