Follow-Up+for+Standards

1) Learning Communites (LC): I have read several studies on them and have seen various definitions regarding LC's. I feel that Broward County has made great strides to have discussions regarding this and it is great to be a part of a Learning Community: the iPod LC. As I am a part of this LC I will learn more about what it means to be a part of a small group that has ongoing discussion, does research, collects data, looks at case studies, utilizes technology and attempts to problem solve to positively impact job performance and student achievement.

2) Evaluation: How can we tell that professional development has transferred into the workforce and impacted student achievement? It will be great to see how iPods can be utilized to see evidence of this transfer in training rooms and classrooms.

Comment: How can we measure the use and impact of iPods in training? Any ideas?

A deeper, more widespread understanding of follow-up options is needed district-wide. What would you consider 'understanding'? We are currently designing our foundational Follow-Up event at the PDS unit and would be very appreciative for input from all of you. Please post your ideas on this page.