staff+pd

Options for Staff Professional Development
(2 x 30 minute presentations from Abbotsleigh and Newington College)

===**Megan Bennett (Abbotsleigh) ** //**Professional development beyond the four walls **//=== With greater access to technology, the nature of staff professional development is changing. At Abbotsleigh, staff have participated in a number of professional development sessions delivered using HD Video Conferencing. These include more formal situations such as presentations from an education specialist to relaxed opportunities involving collaboration between schools. This workshop will provide participants with an overview of how video conferencing can be used as a professional development tool, the value to staff, how to find opportunities and an exploration of alternatives to HD video conferencing. This workshop is suitable for K-12 staff.



Megan Bennett has a strong background in education and information technology. In her IT Integrator role at Abbotsleigh, Megan works in collaboration with teachers to integrate a range of, video conferencing, in their classrooms for effective teaching and learning. As well as designing and implementing new programs, Megan enjoys supporting students in dynamic and creative, IT rich, research based projects. Megan has previously taught high school students in the subjects of Computing, Information and Software Technology, Information Processes and Technology, Software Design and Development, Photography Video and Digital Imaging.

Twitter: [|@mbennett_edu] //Useful Links// The Video Conference School: [|www.thevideoconferenceschool.com] CAPSpace: [] CILC: [] VC Content Providers Database: [] Skype in the classroom: []



Terence Priester and Rolfe Kolbe (Newington) NCICTPD! Exploring ICT PD models and effective content.
Exploring ICT Professional Development models and effective content. A look at the Newington 2011 model involving fortnightly timetabled sessions for all teaching staff. - A reflection on the model including staff feedback. - A move towards collaboration and sharing! - What content has been covered in the sessions? What is worth exploring and exploring further as a staff? - A look at the content and links to our resources? - Further thought on this model and it's effectiveness in comparison to other models.
 * ICT PD session content and resources!**


 * [[image:aisitic11/20100911-DSC_0200-s_-_Copy.jpg width="77" height="128"]] || **Terence Priester** is an ICT Facilitator and English/Film teacher at Newington College. He particularly enjoys working with the humanities staff, delving into film research and currently Learning Management Systems implementation. || [[image:aisitic11/KolbeAvatarICT.jpg width="116" height="98" align="left"]] || **Rolfe Kolbe** is an ICT Facilitator and Maths teacher at Newington College and enjoys working with staff as they explore use of ICT in education. Rolfe has particularly enjoyed running the staff ICT PD sessions and exploring use of iPads in education. Further resources and thoughts are shared on twitter @rolfek and @newingtonICT ||