Professional Development

Professional Development Theory

• Professional Development Models
  Resources for various professional development models; Includes general models and models for technology professional development.
• Professional Development Issues and Strategies
  Resources for professional development organized to include general and technology-specific professional development strategies.

Resources for Professional Development

• Online Professional Development Courses
  Technology courses for teachers; Targets basic technology skills, specific advanced skills, or technology integration skills and concepts; Includes free and fee-based courses.
• Professional Organizations
  State, national, and international organizations offering professional development courses and conferences, networking opportunities, and legislative information.

Tracking Teacher Development

• Professional Development Management Systems
  Commercial products developed to keep track of teachers' training.
• Teacher Portfolios
  How and why to create your own portfolio.

Workshop Resources

• Technology Applications Presentations
  Downloadable presentations in PowerPoint 4.0, PowerPoint 95 / 97; Includes all grade clusters and high school Technology Applications courses.
• Workshop Resources
  Includes sample workshop schedules, handout samples, questionnaires, and sample workshop evaluations.