Virtual Facilitator Suggestions Parking Lot can be created in a Shared Google Doc. Facilitators may want to send PowerPoint to candidates in advance of online session. Set up best way to communicate between sessions. Procedures & Activities Materials Time Topic: Welcome: Framing Expectations Participant goals for this session. agenda Review outline of agenda topics for this session. Sign-in sheet Explain to candidates that when they arrive for each session, they will be asked to log into their paper for National Board profile to check for accuracy of information. This ensures that they are checking their Parking Lot profile regularly. Markers/Pens Nametags Assure candidates they will have opportunities to ask questions, problem solve & share resources LCD projector during each session that address participants’ questions. Purpose: Begin to build cohort community through introductions, information and PowerPoint affirmation of participation in this PD opportunity. Assist candidates to frame their Slides 1- 4 expectations toward the National Board process. C2 Resource 1.1 Letter to – Key Information: candidates in The cohort setting can be an integral part of candidate support.Setting the tone from the beginning is Advance important. The cohort is a professional learning community where all members have opportunities to share their practice, including the facilitator. National Board is job embedded Professional Development—NOT an add on. This sharing will evolve as the year progresses, but everyone is considered an on their “expert” students, thus will have important information to share with the group. It’s essential that candidates come prepared for each cohort session. Returning candidates may be more comfortable sharing their practice early in the cohort year, but this is very dependent upon the cohort.
Virtual Facilitator Suggestions Parking Lot can be created in a Shared Google Doc. Facilitators may want to send PowerPoint to candidates in advance of online session. Set up best way to communicate between sessions. Procedures & Activities Materials Time Topic: Welcome: Framing Expectations goals for this session. Review outline of agenda topics for this session. Explain to candidates that when they arrive for each session, they will be asked to log into their National Board profile to check for accuracy of information. This ensures that they are checking their profile regularly. Assure candidates they will have opportunities to ask questions, problem solve & share resources during each session that address participants’ questions. Purpose: Begin to build cohort community through introductions, information and affirmation of participation in this PD opportunity. Assist candidates to frame their expectations toward the National Board process. Key Information: The cohort setting can be an integral part of candidate support.Setting the tone from the beginning is important. The cohort is a professional learning community where all members have opportunities to share their practice, including the facilitator. National Board is job embedded Professional Development—NOT an add on. This sharing will evolve as the year progresses, but everyone is considered an “expert” on their students, thus will have important information to share with the group. It’s essential that candidates come prepared for each cohort session. Returning candidates may be more comfortable sharing their practice early in the cohort year, but this is very dependent upon the cohort. Participant agenda Sign-in sheet paper for Parking Lot Markers/Pens Nametags LCD projector PowerPoint Slides 1- 4 C2 Resource 1.1 – Letter to candidates in Advance