TransformingClassroomPractice

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Class notes for Constellation Schools

//**SECTION 1**// =BACKGROUND CHAPTERS= History, Adult Learning, and Organizational Development

Chapter 1

Professional Development in Educational Technology
What have we learned so far?

Chapter 2

Using Adult Learning Theory to Frame and Support Professional Development
What should we know?

Chapter 3

Establishing an Organizational Climate for Successful Professional Development
What should we do?

=MODELS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT=
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A: Working With In-House Leadership
Chapter 4

Designing and Sustaining Constructivist Learning Environments
Chapter 5

Technology Apprentices, SWAT Teams, and Using Students for Professional Development
Chapter 6

Sustaining an Innovative Professional Development Initiative
Key characteristics to consider

B: Teacher Development Through Peer Coaching
Chapter 7

Peer Coaching and Technology Integration
Insights from three projects

C: Teacher Development Through Learning Circles
Chapter 8

D: Teacher Development Through Action Research
Chapter 9

Teachers Doing IT for Themselves
Action ressearch as professional development

E: Working With Outside Leaders and Partners
Chapter 10

F: Teacher Development Through Networked Learning Communities
Chapter 11

How Do We Support Teacher Learning Online and On-site?
Lessons learned from Washington's Networked Learning Community

G: Focusing on Systemic Change
Chapter 12

Ensuring Integration of Teacher Changes
What practiecs will make sure that professional development takes hold?

Summary and Synthesis
Lessons learned about successful professional development in educational technology