In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” we sit down with https://twitter.com/techmaverick (Mike Lawrence) and http://twitter.com/sampatue (Dr. Sam Patterson) to talk about the State of Professional Learning. Together, we take on the topic of Innovative Professional Development and share our thoughts about how we can create a culture of learning in our school districts that encourage teachers to think outside of the box. In this episode, we discuss: The state of Professional Development in 2018How are we personalizing Professional Learning? Voting with your Feet … The audience becomes the presenter Should teachers be seeking out of district Professional Development?Professional Learning vs Professional Development What defines innovation in 2018?Something you do that is different What does Innovative Professional Development look like?STEAMPunk Professional Learning from CUE Is Innovation and School Culture connected? (how?) As a Tech Coach, what can we do to encourage teachers to continue their professional learning? Where can Tech Coaches and Professional Development providers turn to for innovative ideas? California Student Media Festival – free to enter, free to attend – mediafestival.org New role at PowerSchool – Senior Director, Educator Engagement (focusing on: User Groups, Academic Advisory Board and Policy Efforts – just started!
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About our GuestsMike Lawrencehttp://www.mikelawrence.me (Mike Lawrence) has been impacting education as a teacher, administrator, technology coordinator and non-profit leader for twenty years. He is Senior Director of Educator Engagement at http://powerschool.com/ (PowerSchool), powering student success for 32 million students. He served as CEO of http://www.cue.org/ (CUE), a nonprofit educational association, driving 500% growth for over a dozen years. He also serves as Director of the http://www.mediafestival.org/ (California Student Media Festival); the nation’s oldest such festival. He served on the http://www.iste.org/ (ISTE) Board of Directors during a critical four-year term. During his tenure, the board transformed itself into a leaner, more nimble board. He is a respected presenter at international conferences and events. He was named an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2003 and co-founded the Google Certified Innovator program in 2006. In 2009-10, he founded http://www.leadingedgecertification.org/ (Leading Edge Certification). In 2018, he was named a https://education.minecraft.net/ (Minecraft Global Mentor). He has received honors from: CUE (Gold Disk, 2010), https://www.nsba.org/services/technology-leadership-network/recognition-programs/20-watch (National School Boards Association) (20 to Watch in Ed Tech, 2012), https://www.iste.org/getinvolved/recognize-excellence/awards/making-it-happen-award (ISTE) (Making IT Happen, 2013), https://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/etd-awards/enter/ (EdTech Digest) (Founder/CEO, 2014). He recently was tapped to serve on the https://en.unesco.org/education2030-sdg4 (UNESCO Expert Group on Mobile Learning), board of National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (https://www.nctet.org/ (NCTET)) and as an Expert Advisor for the California Emerging Technology Fund (http://www.cetfund.org/ (CETF)). Mike is also a licensed youth soccer coach, former child actor and enthusiastic http://stagelightproductions.com/ (musical theater) participant. http://www.twitter.com/techmaverick (@techmaverick) | LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmikelawrence/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmikelawrence/) Sam PattersonSam Patterson,...