Heather Hedman-DeVaughn, Principal of Lauderdale Manors, introduced HRD Podcasts to her faculty during the January faculty meeting. After viewing a sample of the podcasts, they discussed the process of taping (a few of their teachers are featured), the use of how podcasts can add value to their current work, and future plan for involvement (see list below).My support at Lauderdale Manors has included a portion of new educator observations, leadership team staff development, cNet meetings, NESS Liaison meetings, NESS support group meetings, Leadership Team/ Administration conferences, and teacher taping for podcasts. After discussing the podcast process with her faculty and sensing their level of Energy, Enthusiasm, and Excitement (hmmmm…the Three Es), Mrs. DeVaughn commented to me that the podcast work had value and sustained support far greater than participation in any meeting. This comes at a good time since I have been concerned that my support at schools is still focused on “putting out fires” and not supporting the development of Induction systems. The Lauderdale Manors staff has validated this project.
I recommended that interested teachers explore and consider the ETS events of iMovie and Garage Band. Their Three Es reinforce the value of this work and have encouraged me to maintain this school in the process of my study. Once school down….
School wide for teaching and learning of best practices at Lauderdale Manors, School website - put homework help on - examples of how to do different problem, Introduce staff to parents, Can be used to get fresh ideas by visiting other classes, Can be used for training, Can be use for modeling for teachers, Staff development / Benchmark / help recall information, Good for kids, Self-Evaluation, Student Center, Help when a student missed a lesson
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It will be interesting to track the success and actions of staff at this school as they have some ingredients in place that, from our limited experience, seems essential. Buy-in from the group and leadership as well as having seen some examples and possibilities. From your comments regarding their reasoning it looks like they see the connection to their work so learning this technology may not be "in-conflict" with all that these busy professionals have to do daily to prepare their children.
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