The document discusses traditional professional development (PD) workshops, their purpose, effectiveness, and potential improvements. It outlines various aspects such as pre-event organization, participant engagement, and learning methods, emphasizing the benefits of active participation and real-time feedback. Additionally, it encourages the creation of an online learning community to foster collaboration and learning among attendees.

1. PD Workshops Their purpose? Do they really work? How could they be improved? James (Jim) Buckingham , MA ODE (Open U, UK) [email_address] Senior Education Technology Specialist Zayed University presented 8 May, 2010 Fatima College of Health Sciences, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research Abu Dhabi, UAE

2. PD Workshops Their purpose? Do they really work? How could they be improved? Realize “best practices” through social networking James (Jim) Buckingham , MA ODE (Open U, UK) [email_address] Senior Education Technology Specialist Zayed University presented 8 May, 2010 Fatima College of Health Sciences, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research Abu Dhabi, UAE

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5. Organizer Presenter Attendee Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

6. Organizer Pre event Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

7. Organizer Pre event Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Solicit interest promote event get responses vet responses Select from responses select presenters find location set dates Market / prepare the event send notices find resources to support it arrange hospitality / support for presenters

8. Organizer Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Pre event direct presenters register presenters arrange tech / space support arrange hospitality direct attendees register attendees arrange hospitality arrange support services arrange scheduling prepare for the unexpected

9. Organizer Presenter Attendee Post Event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Event Pre event debrief review organization review tech / space support write up review disband clean up file away materials store for next event

10. Organizer Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Traditional Pre event Learning? Alternative Next Move? review solicitation relates to a prof. interest test an idea network with others support a professional interest respond to solicitation prepares proposal abstract / rationale prepare presentation If accepted prepares presentation Powerpoint handouts / activities

11. Organizer Presenter Attendee Post Event Traditional Event Pre event Learning? Alternative Next Move? present presentation set up room use support tools prepare / circulate handouts engage formally with attendees discuss Q/A facilitate activity engage in formally with attendees meet one to one outside of scheduled time period

12. Organizer Presenter Attendee Traditional Pre event Post Event Event Learning? Alternative Next Move? debrief review testing of ideas review successes / failures network note new contacts / sources note new ideas / challenges to explore prepare for next presentation review possible next move

13. Organizer Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Traditional Pre event Learning? Alternative Next Move? learn of event read about it in a journal / email hear about it from a friend decide on attendance ask “What’s in it for me?” presentation topic relevance speaker schedule / convenience choose to go schedule time to travel / find park walk / find seat

14. Organizer Presenter Attendee Post Event Traditional Pre event Event Learning? Alternative Next Move? attend event listen participate / engage prepare to take notes engage with the topic relate ideas to one’s context

15. Organizer Presenter Attendee Traditional Pre event Post Event Event Learning? Alternative Next Move? move on (1 hour) prepare for next presentation network with presenter network with other attendees check ideas move on (next day / week) reflect on personal ideas attempt an idea implement an idea share share an idea adapt an idea to one’s professional context reflect on success

16. Organizer Presenter Attendee Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? How much learning is actually going on here?

17. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Active administration leadership direction vision

18. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Organizer Presenter Attendee Active presentation planning public speaking research discourse

19. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Passive Active listening note taking asking questions

20. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Active administration leadership direction vision Active presentation planning public speaking research discourse Passive Active listening note taking asking questions

21. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Challenges Active administration leadership direction vision Active presentation planning public speaking research discourse Passive Active listening note taking asking questions

22. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Challenges presenting / networking formally limited to 45 – 60 min informally limited to hallway / lunch / email

23. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Challenges assumptions / expectations guess work context of presenter vs. context of attendees

24. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Challenges classroom / lecture hall encourages broadcast style one to many

25. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Challenges encourages passive engagement listening note taking

26. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Observation Many hours Many resources

27. Organizer Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Observation Many hours Many resources .. but with what affect? .. how is the effect measured? .. who is really benefitting?

28. Organizer Presenter Attendee Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? How to promote broader & more meaningful activity?

29. Organizer Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Alternative move away from presentation + handout = professional development Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

30. Organizer Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Alternative move towards ++ professional development applying objectives applying pedagogy Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

31. Organizer Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Alternative identify what to learn apply methods to learning Betty Collis Spaces for Interaction: Conversation http://www.editlib.org/p/30477 promote more activity for attendee Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

32. Organizer Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Alternative apply learning theories Constructivist Connectivist observe / apply / share / test connect with others / know how to “know” Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

33. Organizer Pre event Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

34. Organizer Pre event Attendee Event Post Event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? arrange scheduling Presenter Group Solicit interest promote ONLINE site / membership Invite participation from members post key topics identify active members invite active members to present Market & prepare the event send notices

35. Organizer Attendee Event Post Event Pre event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Group Moderate presentations support presenters arrange tech support direct attendees arrange tech support prepare for the unexpected

36. Organizer Attendee Post Event Event Pre event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Presenter Group debrief review organization review tech / space support write up review back up / archive file away materials invite continued discussion

37. Organizer Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Pre event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? invites participation already Group review solicitation relates to a prof. interest test an idea with others network with others support a professional interest respond to solicitation prepares proposal abstract / rationale collaborates with others collates resources of others prepare presentation prepares presentation Powerpoint Youtube wiki etc. etc. etc.

38. Organizer Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Pre event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Group invites participation already review solicitation relates to a prof. interest test an idea with others network with others support a professional interest respond to solicitation prepares proposal abstract / rationale collaborates with others collates resources of others prepare presentation prepares presentation Powerpoint Youtube wiki etc. etc. etc.

39. Organizer Presenter Post Event Event Pre event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Need not be physically present Attendee encourage back channeling encourage networking Group present presentation set up online room use support tools prepare / circulate links engage formally with attendees discuss Q/A facilitate activity engage in formally with attendees meet one to one outside of scheduled time period

40. Organizer Presenter Pre event Post Event Event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Attendee note new themes / issues / concerns continue collaboration set group goals (i.e. identify best pract.) Group debrief review testing of ideas review successes / failures network note new contacts / sources note new ideas / challenges to explore continue on the theme

41. Organizer Presenter Attendee Event Post Event Pre event Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? chance to meet w/ “online colleagues” participate now Group learn of website, group, community read about it in a journal / email hear about it from a friend decide on level of involvement ask “What’s in it for me?” presentation topic / relevance commit to lurking, reading, sharing, discussing, etc. choose to go schedule time to travel / find park / walk / find / seat

42. Organizer Attendee Post Event Pre event Event meet w/ “online colleagues” Presenter share in presentation celebrate what’s been learned invite others to participate online … plus… Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Group attend event listen / participate / engage prepare to take notes engage with the topic relate ideas to one’s context

43. Organizer Attendee Pre event Post Event Event with online support from others with online support from others collectively identify best practices Presenter Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Group move on (1 hour) prepare for next presentation network with presenter network with other attendees check ideas move on (next day / week) reflect on personal ideas attempt an idea share share an idea & resources

44. Organizer Presenter Attendee Opportunities Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Active administration leadership direction vision Active presentation planning public speaking research discourse Passive Active listening note taking asking questions

45. Organizer Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity Opportunities presenting / networking unlimited Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

46. Organizer Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity assumptions / expectations aligned pre conference / presentation discussion clarifies context of presenter clarifies context of attendees affords attendees access to & involvement in presentation planning BEFOREHAND Opportunities Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

47. Organizer Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity classroom / lecture hall / activity / debate / work groups encourages a variety of options that can be determined by membership .. not just the presenter(s) Opportunities Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

48. Organizer Presenter Attendee Time Alignment Format Passivity ? discourages passive engagement encourages active engagement by promoting ownership of the event Opportunities Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

49. Organizer Presenter Attendee Also promotes … Continuity of ideas ideas presented, can continue to be developed Opportunities Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Archiving / sharing of ideas Identification of best practices in the context of the UAE discuss / identify what works here? Professionalism good practices can be promoted certification can be encouraged the profession realizes higher recognition

50. Organizer Presenter Attendee Essentially promotes … Opportunities Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? … . a Learning Community

51. Organizer Presenter Attendee How much learning would go on here? Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

52. Organizer Presenter Attendee Would we address concerns? Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move?

53. How are you motivated to attend "professional development" workshops such as those typically presented by TESOL Arabia SIGs? By learning new advancements in the field, or things that I feel I need to work on. Also, to help promote my advancement in EFL/ESL. The topic of the presentation/workshop is the most important to me. I usually attend the workshops that interest me by displaying new developments in the fields I am teaching or offer practical applications to classes that I am teaching. I like PDs since they improve and empower me as a teacher. Even if they don't they usually motivate me to improve or practise something new. I have always found them helpful if they are planned well and aimed for realistic goals ... Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? promote my advancement in EFL discover new methods in EFL empower me as a teacher encourage me to improve my practice

54. Recall a "professional development" workshops that was the most successful / most useful to you. What qualities were present there that contributed to it being successful / useful to you? Mostly, it would have to be the relevance to what I want to do in my classroom and in my professional career.- clear objectives that are met by the end of the session - New topics and practical workshops that provide ideas that can be taken to my classroom are priorities. - presenter's reflection on personal experiences as opposed to studies and theories The most useful workshops have been the ones that I was able to walk away with something in my hands that could be immediately adapted to the class that I was currently teaching. Timing and relevance are particularly important, but memorable Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? get something that is immediately adaptable to my class relevant to what I do in the classroom provide practical ideas walk away with something in my hand

55. Painful as it may be, recall a "professional development" workshops that was less successful / useful than you had hoped. What qualities were present there that resulted in it being less successful? The instructor speaking so slow that it was better suited for a beginning EFL learner. Also, workshops that are so basic as to have been presented in University studies.- the presenter was reading from a paper - the content of the session was not related to the title - the presenter was not familiar with his/her PowerPoint - Overuse/misuse of PowerPoint presentations Presentation style that is more presentation and less inclusion or doesn't include practical application or hands on demonstrations do not stick with me. There have been several workshops that I have attended that were not... Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? overuse of PowerPoint content was not related to the title inappropriate level (too basic) more presentation, less participation

56. Essentially promotes … Opportunities Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? … . a Learning Community

57. promote membership Creating a Learning Community Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? promote discussion promote decision making promote sharing of resources

58. promote membership A Learning Community on Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? promote decision making Top 10 tools for EFL in the UAE promote sharing of resources promote discussion what tools do you use now? what tools do you want to find? what tools do you recommend?

59. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? promote decision making Top 10 tools for EFL in the UAE promote sharing of resources promote discussion join present your favourite tools discover what your peers are using promote membership A Learning Community on

60. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Top 10 tools for EFL in the UAE promote sharing of resources promote discussion discover most common tools present a review of your favourites promote membership promote decision making collaborate to recommend tools A Learning Community on

61. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Top 10 tools for EFL in the UAE promote discussion present your findings to others promote membership promote decision making promote sharing of resources A Learning Community on

62. Essentially promoting … Opportunities Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? … . a Learning Community … . with some help from technology

63. promote membership Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? promote discussion promote decision making promote sharing of resources i.e. email, Twitter Creating an online learning community

64. promote membership Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? promote decision making promote sharing of resources i.e. Ning, Google / Yahoo Groups etc. promote discussion Creating an online learning community

65. promote membership Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? promote sharing of resources i.e. Online Polls, Surveys promote discussion promote decision making Creating an online learning community

66. promote membership Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? i.e. Slideshare, YouTube, etc. promote discussion promote decision making promote sharing of resources Creating an online learning community

67. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Creating an online learning community promote membership promote discussion promote decision making promote sharing of resources

68. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Creating an online learning community Presenter Attendee

69. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Creating an online learning community Interested? Email me at [email_address] Subject heading? – Online Learning Community

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71. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Creating an online learning community Next move? create a blog connect with me http://jamesbuckingham.net (blog) @buckinsand (Twitter) create a PLN (connect w/ others) @vances (Twitter)

72. Traditional Learning? Alternative Next Move? Creating an online learning community Next move? visit / enroll / participate on TACON site http://taconference.org/a/forum

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