Adult+Learners

Considerations:
1. Time for creation, planning and implementation 2. Time release for participants 3. Scheduling/Meeting space/room 4. Innovation 5.Building relationships and network for resources district technology limitations lack of district understanding of importance of specific programs
 * Identify the top 5 challenges you face in developing, improving, or maintaining your professional development program.

A. B. C. I. II. III. IV. V.
 * Clarify achievable goals that address your professional development program needs
 * Consider 5 key elements in successful professional development program design

Adult Learners are...
Let's brainstorm some characteristics of adult learners.

Digital Immigrants vs. Digital Natives:
Are you a Digital Immigrant or a Digital Native? PBS.ORG article on how technology has influenced learning processes.

Marc Prensky's article on //Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants// [|Prensky - Digital Natives Digital Immigrants - Part2.pdf] Marc Prensky's article on //Part II: Do They Really Think Differently?// [|Prensky - Digital Natives Digital Immigrants - Part1.pdf]

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According to The [|Lake Oswego News], Virginia hasn't been able to participate in one of her favorite pastimes: reading. Due to glaucoma - she was finding it difficult to read. Using the e-book feature, along with the ability to enlarge text, Virginia is not only reading again - but is also writing poetry!

She has even written an ode to her new iPad: //To this technology-ninny it’s clear In my compromised 100th year, That to read and to write Are again within sight Of this Apple iPad pioneer.//

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