Choices “You” Control for Online Professional Development Choice 1 Teachers use computers with Internet access within the school building.

Choice 2

Choice 3

Teachers assemble in one large room with Teachers can log into the live presentation tables and chairs. at a designated time from the convenience of their own home.

In the case of limited computers available, 2-3 teachers can gather around one computer screen for the live presentation.

Using a LCD projector, the live presentation can be broadcasted onto a large screen using a laptop or desktop computer with Internet access.

Special accommodations can be made for teachers without Internet access.

For audio purposes (depending on which option you choose), the volume on the computers can be turned on, or a speakerphone can broadcasted.

For audio purposes (depending on which option you choose), the volume can be amplified from the computer or a conference call speakerphone can be broadcasted.

Teachers can use their home or cell phones to listen to the live online presentation while watching it n their computer screen.

Teachers who are not present for the live online professional development have the option of viewing the archived presentation at a more convenient time. The live presentation can be recorded and edited for future viewing.

Choice 1

Choice 2

Choice 3

The advantages of this choice, is that The advantage of this choice is that it may The advantage of this choice is that teachers can focus more and work be more comfortable for teachers who are teachers can dress more comfortably and together more closely during breakout accustomed to live in-person still attend a required professional sessions. Site administrators can monitor presentations. Documents can be development. The telephone allows them each teacher and assist with any technical downloaded in advance and made to hear the audio more clearly. Some problems, if they arise. Teachers can have available for participants. Teachers can teachers learn more effectively while in hands-on practice using the applications take notes and practice at a later time. their home environments, with fewer during the presentation. distractions. The disadvantages of this choice, is that if more than one are assembled around one computer, each teacher may have less practice than if one computer is used per person.

The disadvantage of this choice is that teachers will not have the ability to manipulate the documents and applications until a later time. Hearing audio may be a challenge for some teacher, but cellphones can be supplemented in this case.

The disadvantage of this choice is that administrators cannot directly monitor teachers and help if they encounter technical difficulties.

All Choices give teachers the ability to view the presentation as many times as they would like. The advantages outweigh all the disadvantages, no matter what option you choose for your teachers. Choices 1 and 3 would probably be the most effective because teachers can actively participate in the presentation and manipulate the documents. They can also chat directly with the seminar leader as the presentation is in progress.

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Features

Benefit(s)

Live Presenter

Teachers have the benefit of interacting with a live presenter they can see and hear.

100% Online

No downloading or special software is required to participate. Our partner is the #1 authority in online meetings. All sessions are private and secured. Teachers require a log-in and password to enter.

Desktop & Document Sharing

All audio and visual presentations are in real time. Everything the presenter does on his or her desktop, all participants can observe. Powerpoint presentations will play simultaneously with video of the presenter. Any participant can manipulate a document, Powerpoint presentation, or application. Teachers can see the presenter search the World Wide Web to find relevant resources. Teachers will learn hands-on how to incorporate technology in their own classrooms.

Communication Using Audio and Video

Teachers can view streaming video and see examples of model teaching in an actual classroom environment. Subjectrelated audio can be played during the presentation to reinforce a teaching technique. Teachers have the option of using a webcam as well.

Breakout Sessions

Teachers can collaborate by forming groups and working on a specific task. The presenter has the ability to monitor each group's progress and providing support during this time. Each participant can create and share documents, graphics, and Powerpoint presentations.

Polling & Instant Assessment

Teachers can take multiple choice and short answer quizzed throughout the professional development, assisting the presenter with assessing prior knowledge and subject mastery. All attendees can view individual and group results.

Live Chat and Q&A

Teachers can “raise their hands” and type a question on the live chat. The message can be private or viewable by all participants. They can also choose to use their computer microphones or telephones to ask the presenter a question.

Monitoring and Reporting

Presenters can monitor each teacher's participation, and make the reports available for viewing by school administrators. Attendance, labs, testing, and participation reports are available for each participant.

Archived Recording of Session

Teachers can review the recorded presentation 24 hours, 7 days a week at their convenience. Teachers who missed the training can also access these reports. This allows teachers to have additional practice using applications.