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tep further in order for any of this to happen in today s technology rich society teachers must use the latest tools to curate collaborate communicate and most importantly create information this adds yet one more area that a teacher must master navigating the tools to access ever evolving information content and processes school systems usually address this via professional development plans although those of you who have followed my posts know that typically i have reservations about the delivery of most professional development see my most recent post on pedagogy vs andragogy clearly it will be necessary to get teachers up to speed on essential skills in accessing and maximizing the use of technology teachers come from different generations and various backgrounds this has created a situation where teachers may vary greatly in their technology experience districts also vary in the availability of technology in each district or even buildings in some cases considering all of this it should be safe to say educators don t always know what they don t know this might be the perfect time to objectively assess each teacher s digital literacy and technology skill set to address individual needs for personalized learning there are solutions available that can be employed to do this task one tool 2gno me is a prime example this is more in keeping with andragogy or adult learning all of this considered it should be obvious that there is a need to establish the technological skills that should be expected of all stakeholders administrators teachers students etc the establishment of these technology standards must be revisited frequently to maintain relevance and continually evolve this is underscored by the advent of generative ai it has been out less than a year and has had a massive effect on learning that will continue to evolve profoundly i found great examples of this in my own backyard via the new york state iste affiliate known as nyscate the new york state association for computers and technologies in education nyscate has been a leader nationwide for well over 3 decades continually re inventing itself and the rich professional development resources it provides for educators statewide through nyscate i have begun to learn about the new new york state k12 computer science and digital fluency learning standards the new york state k12 computer science and digital fluency learning standards were adopted by the board of regents in december 2020 the initial implementation is this year and the final full implementation will be next year 2024 25 the five standards include impacts of computing computational thinking networks and system design cybersecurity and digital literacy new york state computer science and digital fluency learning standards the k 12 computer science and digital fluency learning standards are available at the links below new york state k 12 computer science and digital fluency learning standards all grades computer science and digital fluency learning standards glossary of terms excel version of standards with examples learning standards by grade band computer science and digital fluency standards k 1 computer science and digital fluency standards 2 3 computer science and digital fluency standards 4 6 computer science and digital fluency standards 7 8 computer science and digital fluency standards 9 12 in the fast pace of change in educational technology nyscate takes these standards bringing together great educators from around the state as mentors providing shoulder to shoulder professional development the pd that nyscate offers demystifies the standards and provides practical examples of how to teach students skills that they need to be successful in an ever changing information and technology immersed future every teacher should be brought up to speed on computer science and digital fluency learning objectives and standards through this process crossing a bridge when you come to it is a logical strategy for hiking but not so much for the classroom this is all in keeping with my core belief that if we are to better educate our kids we need first to better educate their educators share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on reddit opens in new window reddit print opens in new window print email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading posted in uncategorized 1 comment an andragogical approach to educators professional development july 10 2023 by tom whitby tomwhitby i have been supporting the use of andragogy for delivering pd to educators for over a decade now it is ironic that when i explain what it is to teachers they get it and agree that it makes sense the problem is that all educators are programmed in the teaching of kids pedagogy is child learning when we consider that educators deliver most of their pd to other educators from a pedagogical perspective it may answer the age old complaint educators have had for centuries a strong dissatisfaction with pd provided to them over the last decade i have written a number of posts describing what pd should look like with an andragogical perspective but change takes time in education in an effort to possibly speed things along i thought i would engage chatgpt to weigh in i provided the prompt and chatgpt provided the examples using andragogy how should a teacher approach lessons in teaching professional development to adult educators when teaching professional development to adult educators it is essential to apply the principles of andragogy which is the theory of adult learning here are some approaches that a teacher should consider establish a collaborative and respectful learning environment adult learners thrive in an environment that respects their experiences knowledge and expertise encourage open dialogue active participation and mutual respect among learners create a safe space for adults to share their perspectives and ask questions engage learners in setting goals adult learners are more motivated when they have a say in their learning objectives involve them in the goal setting process allowing them to identify their specific professional development needs and aspirations this will enhance their sense of ownership and commitment to the learning process provide relevant and practical content adult learners are more interested in content that is immediately applicable to their professional roles ensure that the lessons are relevant practical and align with their teaching contexts incorporate real world examples case studies and hands on activities that encourage problem solving and critical thinking use a learner centered approach instead of a traditional lecture style delivery adopt a learner centered approach that promotes active learning encourage discussions group work and peer to peer learning activities adults learn best when they can relate new information to their past experiences so provide opportunities for reflection and application offer flexibility and choice adult learners often have busy schedules and diverse learning preferences provide flexibility in terms of scheduling lessons offering different formats e g face to face online blended and allowing learners to choose topics of interest within the professional development framework this flexibility will empower learners and increase their engagement facilitate self directed learning adults are autonomous learners who prefer taking control of their learning journey encourage self directed learning by providing resources references and tools for independent exploration offer guidance and support as needed but also foster a sense of responsibility for their own learning provide ongoing feedback and assessment regular feedback is crucial for adult learners to monitor their progress and identify areas for improvement incorporate formative assessments self assessments and peer feedback to assess learners understanding and skill development provide constructive feedback that acknowledges their strengths and offers suggestions for growth encourage continuous reflection and application adult learners benefit from opportunities to reflect on their learning experiences and apply new knowledge and skills allocate time for reflection discussions and action planning to encourage application in their teaching practices encourage learners to share their experiences and challenges fostering a supportive learning community by applying these principles of andragogy teachers can create a dynamic and effective learning environment for adult educators enhancing their professional development and improving their teaching practices after considering this alternative to what is usually offered nationwide in terms of pd for educators maybe we can begin doing things differently there are some districts now engaging teacher coaches and encouraging more collegial collaboration but that may not be enough if there is no understanding of adult learning if we are to better educate our kids we need first to better educate their educators an andragogical approach to educators professional development share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on reddit opens in new window reddit print opens in new window print email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading posted in uncategorized 3 comments my education pd viewpoint june 9 2023 by tom whitby tomwhitby just like many people out there i have been experimenting with chatgpt in a recent chat with my chat ai app i asked for an overall analysis of a subject that i have been blogging on for more than a decade now professional development in education my blog is my island view of course i know what i think about it but my interest was in how accurately i represented my ideas through my writing the following is the analysis of my viewpoint according to chatgpt professional development is essential for educators to stay current and improve their teaching skills however delivering meaningful professional development can be challenging according to the posts on tomwhitby com the best way to deliver meaningful professional development to educators is through an andragogical approach andragogy is the art and science of adult learning it recognizes that adults learn differently from children and that they need to be engaged in the learning process actively the first step in delivering meaningful professional development is to understand the needs and interests of educators this can be achieved through a needs assessment surveys or focus groups once the needs and interests of the educators are identified the next step is to provide them with opportunities for self directed learning professional development should be personalized and allow educators to take ownership of their learning this can be achieved through online courses webinars or coaching collaborative learning is also an essential component of andragogical professional development educators should be encouraged to collaborate with their peers share their experiences and learn from one another this can be achieved through professional learning communities peer coaching or online forums finally andragogical professional development should be ongoing educators should be provided with opportunities to continually build their skills and knowledge this can be achieved through conferences workshops or ongoing coaching and mentoring all in all i think this brief analysis captures the core of what i believe about profesional development in education my only addition would be the belief to better educate our kids we need first to better educate their educators share this share on x opens in new window x share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on reddit opens in new window reddit print opens in new window print email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading posted in uncategorized 1 comment why should we map out ideas may 2 2023 by tom whitby tomwhitby my path to discovering the power of technology for mind mapping and empowering young writers over the dozen or so years that i have been blogging about education i have rarely taken on the task of endorsing any specific education product i was always struggling with ethical concerns about throwing my reputation out there for product endorsements my life has always been complicated by the fact that my wife joyce has always been involved in the commercial side of education working for some leading industry giants as well as smaller companies and now as an industry consultant for emerging and growing companies in the education space together our circle of both friends and colleagues has been on both sides of the education industry i knew the education product users educators and joyce knew the education product providers and vendors it provided for a complicated but interesting mix it led to many discussions of users vs providers conversations this is my disclosure statement my 34 year experience as a middle school high school english teacher took me from a period in education with little or no technology through to a period of labs to laptops in that time i was introduced to many many applications for education some gems and some lemons my tendency was to favor interactive stuff over digital worksheets i also favored software that was more learning oriented as opposed to teaching i leaned toward advocating for student centered learning early on if i was working harder on assignments than my students there was something wrong back then i was involved with an integrated social studies english project that incorporated personalities of the 20 th century to include a brief bio major contribution and the impact on the 20 th century students were assessed in both english and social studies that is when i was introduced to mind mapping for the first time in technology i was familiar with previous brainstorming techniques using poster boards with ideas hung up in various places in a room as students moved from poster to poster adding relevant ideas to each poster and then bringing them all together and trying to arrange them in some organized manner it was really clunky but it was engaging and somewhat creative the process however was way too time consuming and bordered organized chaos as well as being a poor tool for a classroom setting the graphic organizer alternative was often more like a worksheet exercise making it ineffective for promoting creative thinking once these processes were absorbed by technology it provided less chaos through a process of structured organization and more collaboration through visual representation of both text and graphics this was what i needed to get my students through what they thought was a monumental integrated project they found the usually tedious part of conceiving and organizing their ideas for the project more of a creative and need i say fun task what i liked most about i...
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