Q&A: AT JOT: A Novel, Fast, and Engaging Approach to Micro Professional Development
taught by:
Mitch Galbrath
co-presented by:
Mary Keeney, Laura Wooten-LaFranier, Margaret Egan
Session Summary
In response to the pandemic, a state education agency AT Team developed a series of trainings using a novel format designed to be convenient and beneficial for busy professional. Come to this session to learn how you can replicate this PD model in your setting.
Description
This is not a full presentation. This is a Q&A for the pre-recorded session available to attendees in our Learning Center. Please watch the recording prior to attending the Q&A session.
In response to Arizona's public and Charter School districts’ needs during uncertain and ever-changing pandemic teaching environments, Arizona Department of Education exceptional student services assistive technology specialists developed a novel delivery model of virtual professional development for busy, overworked, and overwhelmed staff. Assistive Technology: Just One Thing (AT JOT) was born. AT JOTS provided a way for staff to learn about quick, fun, low/no cost tools and strategies to support students, regardless of the learning environment. Come to this session to learn how you can replicate this PD model in your setting.
Practical Skills
- Describe at least 3 benefits of including “micro” learning activities when planning professional development events.
- Identify 3 key components of an effective statewide delivery model of virtual micro professional development activities.
- Identify 3 potential barriers, and proposed solutions, to implementing this delivery model effectively.