FAQ
Q: How long will it take me to complete this?
A: The time completely depends on the task you select. If you are learning a new Web tool and incorporating it into a lesson, and then posting a blog entry, it may take a week or two.
If you decide to flip your classroom, we would expect it to take more than a year.
Q: When am I “done”?
A: Hopefully, this process is never “done”. Once you attain the top level with one project, we hope you begin with a new task and are constantly learning and improving and modeling for students.
Q: Can I have more than one project going at the same time?
A: Yes. You may be on Research with several projects or Reflection with one and Integration with one, etc. You make those decisions. We just want to see you progressing.
Q: How do I decide what to do?
A: Think about what you would like to improve in your classroom. It may be easiest to identify a problem first and build from that. That is what makes this personalized PD. You should work on something that interests YOU!
Q: What are the administrations expectations?
A: Just as we expect students to improve their skills, teachers and administrators must also practice learning new skills.
Q: What help is available?
A: Technology instructional support is available from the Instructional Coaches, AEA Technology Coach. A request for their help can be submitted through the website under Tech Session.
Q: Can I change topics once I begin researching and decide that this project/topic isn’t what I thought it was going to be?
A: You may change topics if you decide that the original topic doesn’t fit your needs and won’t benefit your students learning.
Q: Can I collaborate and work with someone else on a project?
A: If you find someone who is interested on the same topic and you want to work together that is fine. You might even be able to develop cross curricular projects as well. All collaborators are responsible for filling out paperwork and adding it to their PD folders.
Q: When and where and to whom will I give my Reflection Talk?
A: There will be options for when you give your Reflection Talk. You might give it at a district inservice, a building staff meeting, or personalized PD .
Q: Is there a time limit for how long the “Reflection Talk” has to be?
A: You need to make your talk the length you need in order that others have an understanding of your topic and how you implemented your findings in your classroom so that instruction was improved.