This document discusses strategies for effective professional development (PD) for teachers using the TPACK model. It recommends identifying relevant content and 21st century skills, and using technologies like LiveBinder, WebTools4U2Use and Digital Storytelling to enhance teaching pedagogies like Understanding by Design (UbD) and differentiation. It also advocates for communities of practice where teachers collaboratively design lessons using technology to address problems, and engage in a variety of PD opportunities including classes, conferences, book clubs and online webinars to continually expand their skills and knowledge.

1. Teaching to the Sweet Spot TPACK model and PD Helfantpd.wikispaces.com

2. Elizabeth Helfant MICDS [email_address]

3. TPACK Model

4. Content Skills (traditional and 21 st century) Content (is it updated and relevant?)

6. Pedagogy UbD Differentiation Executive Function Multiple Intelligences Brain Research (Art and Science) Etc.

7. Mind, Brain, and Education Science Research informs the way we approach teaching and learning-

8. Growth Mindset

9. The Learning Zone

10. UbD and DI

12. Technology Tools and their integration- Unique Toolkit creates unique program

13. Understanding and Developing Your Tech Tool Kit

23. Networking for Professional Development Classroom 2.0 EnglishCompanion Global Collaborations New Media Literacies Library 2.0