5 Requirements for Effective Professional Learning

1. Significant & Ongoing: The course follows a hybrid model, with both online and in-person components. The course follows a 6-week schedule, taking place during the 1st grading period. The first week will be introduced at the beginning of the year with in-person PL sessions. Weeks 2 through 6 will have components and activities completed and reviewed during department PLC sessions. As-needed support during PLC times will continue throughout the school year.

2. Support During Implementation: Throughout the course, collaboration will take place consistently between instructors and learners. During the first week, instructors will be hands-on, providing guided levels of support. During weekly discussions within PLC times, learners will have the opportunity to interact with one another and receive coaching from the Department chair. Content will be updated quarterly, focusing on any relevant issues, tips, and resources that are pertinent to the current year. The meeting times will continue throughout the school year during the teacher PLC time and address any issues that arise for the entire school year.

3. Engaging: Both during and after the course, learners will actively engage in building out their ePortfolio. Each week's task will help with the build-out and development process, requiring active participation and creativity.

4. Modeling: Every week, in-person sessions will be held during Wednesday PLC to address the content presented.  Instructors will model activities from the weekly PLC time in person and provide additional support as needed.

5. Specific: This course is designed for teachers and administrators who wish to create an ePortfolio and incorporate its use within an educational setting. After creating their own ePortfolio, these individuals will be able to take the information back to their classrooms and departments to implement with their students. The course utilizes Fink's 3-column table as its instructional design. The primary instructor serves as the Digital Learning Specialist on campus and will use Technology Support for assistance.

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Resources Needed:

• Personal or school-issued laptop for online & in-person sessions

• Stable WiFi

• Innovation Plan and Resources 

• Alternative Professional Learning Resources 

• Technology Support

• Access to Previously Created Content