Librarians Providing PD for Teachers and Faculty

[Nikki Robertson]

How do you as a school librarian provide PD to faculty and teachers? Please share links, examples, tips, and what you have planned for the 2011-2012 school year in regards to providing PD.  

Join the Alabama School Library Associations Twitter Chat session about Librarians and PD on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 7CT/8ET pm using #aslachat

[Pat Rideout]

I don't know about your school but in mine teachers are very reluctant to infuse technology into their lessons due to planning time constraints and lack of experience with technology. I am planning a 10 minute session once a month at the faculty meetings to introduce teachers to new tools and techniques that I have found to make their lives easier.  Then if they want to sign up for a later more indepth session, I will make myself available after school to provide assistance.

[Nikki Robertson]

I completely understand your frustration.  I use to be in a similar environment.  I have known several school librarians who do a session like you are planning at faculty meetings... The Library Minute....Library Tech Tip of the Month, etc.

 

You might also want to start a twitter feed to disseminate information to your staff with links to websites, blogs, etc. that you feel they could benefit from....

 

If your teachers are not familiar with how to use Twitter you could refer them to my Professional Development YouTube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/AlabamaEdTechPD

 

 

[Pat Rideout]

I had to chuckle at your suggestion. It is a good one but most of our staff can barely check their email. I am starting a blog for students and wikis for students and staff this year. Guess I'll just have to see how it goes.