In order for my innovation plan "Project-Based Learning in a Blended Learning Environment" to be successful, I need to be mindful of the learning experiences I provide for the participants. In my currently role as a District Instructional Technology Coach, I'm often creating professional learning experiences.  However, the learning that occurred in this section has taught me skills to make those sessions more impactful. 

Recently, I created a professional learning experience using the theories presented to support a group of educators at a Title 1 campus to support the implementation of the campus-wide instructional strategy of Preview View Review.  This strategy was chosen specifically to help develop oral language in grades PK-2.  After this initial learning session given by myself and the elementary Bilingual Coach, the preschool team signed up for continued learning.  This was an excellent opportunity to utilize this new learning right away, as the timing couldn't have been more perfect. 

With the support of the campus administration and campus coaches, as well as my professors, I was able to create an alternative professional learning plan utilizing the theory in action as I was learning it.  (I'm currently in the midst of the plan, and plan to blog about it in the future. It's going tremendously well!) Not only was this fun to create, but we shared it with our colleagues so they can utilize the framework as well.  This learning plan clearly outlines the five keys to effective professional learning in application to a group of educators where this information is timely, relevant, wanted, and supported.  To see the Professional Development Plan, click the button below.