A Report on Teachers Use of Technology . As educators, we have all experienced professional development that is measured by seat time rather than by demonstrated improvement in teaching and learning. FreshPond Education provides a compelling alternative. The FreshPond model ensures effective professional development through the use of a flexible structure, clear focus, and a rich resource network. At the core of this multifaceted model, teacher Design Teams focus on carefully selected Curriculum Challenges .
Teachers build new skills and knowledge as they work to improve student learning.
FreshPond.net online tools support the work of developing exemplary learning activities for classroom use. We truly believe that people learn best by doing. Design Teams create opportunities for teachers to collaborate on curriculum development. Teachers learn new ideas and skills while doing work that has immediate use in their classrooms. Throughout the Design Team experience, FreshPond provides guidance for administrators and teachers, and support through online tools and resources at FreshPond.net .