See how to use the web and print to communicate program information and encourage district participation. Learn how to correlate many programs to the Michigan Curriculum Framework. Get the scoop on exciting projects happening around Michigan. Staff Development Weaving the Tangled Web Staff development is a tangled web filled with uncertainties, budget crunches, unrelenting staff, curriculum demands and trying to keep up with the constant changes in technology and integration theory. We find ourselves paying homage to the gods of technology, hoping that the network won t crash when we are in the middle of that awesome training workshop that we spent two weeks planning and hoping that this time the teachers will really use technology effectively and impact the learning in their classroom.
Staff development can take many forms and be funded in many ways.
During this session, we will spend time discussing effective staff development and all of the tangled webs woven into it. The presenter will share what is being done in the Rockford Schools in the face of budget crunches and constant new technology. Participants will leave this session with some concrete examples to model in their own buildings and districts. Specific session topics include uploading and managing files, discussion board and digital drop-box features. In addition, suggestions for usability and alternative instructional approaches in the online course environment will be discussed.