Thomas Brandt's List: PD Resources

TeachLikeThis is a Youtube Channel that features a single teaching instructional strategy in each video. In the video, the strategy will be identified and explored to the point where you can implement that strategy in your classroom.

A little bit of technology doesn’t change much. Can make things a little easier by automating them. It could make a lesson here or there gee-wiz flashy, or even engage hesitant students. But deep integration of technology–real at-the-marrow fusion of learning model, curriculum, and #edtech? That changes everything.

Mia MacMeekin's infographs on a variety of educational topics.

A definition of the terms: Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom

An image of a knowledge continuum: Data - Information - Knowledge - Wisdom

An image of a learning continuum: Data - Information - Knowledge - Wisdom

Image describing a social workplace learning continuum

"After studying it over the past couple of years, my graduate and undergraduate students have decided that every classroom should display a wall-sized diagram of the pyramid, as students and teachers alike place pins and post-its on the varying tiers based on their own feelings, behaviors and needs."

This four-part series uses the Someday/Monday template to explore four dimensions of using tablets, such as the iPad, in educational settings, examining how teachers can take students on a journey from consumption of media to curation, creation, and connection.

Edutopia's Technology Integration professional development guide is meant for use either after completion of the Project-Based Learning Guide or with participants who are familiar with project-based learning.

Edutopia’s VideoAmy curates themed playlists of YouTube videos for educators and students.

Successful technology integration is more than just getting the tools into the classroom; here are some ideas on how to engage students and enliven your lessons with those tools.

Screen recording an iPad can be difficult given the limitations of the platform. However, by using desktop screencasting software, and inexpensive airplay mirroring applications, you can screen record anything on your iPad for high quality screencasts.

Fully integrated and embedded in the learning process, technology can be transformative–and disruptive.

Stanford University's English Learner Library of Resources

Aside from comprehending the curriculum content, teachers should have a basic understanding of how people acquire and absorb knowledge. The following list highlights 20 principles of learning every teacher should know.

An example of one district's "anytime, anywhere" professional development.

Providing the personalized feedback and training necessary to nurture and grow effective teachers has traditionally been difficult and expensive. But what if you could use technology to take the principles of differentiated instruction for students and apply them to teacher development and support?