Do your teachers think PD is a dirty word?
This past year, teachers were introduced to a lot of new technology to help facilitate distance learning. And, because of this, professional development (PD) time often morphed into…
Adam Geller is the founder ofEdthena, a video analysis and online collaboration platform for educators, andauthor of “Evidence of Practice: Playbook for Video-PoweredProfessional Learning.” He started hiscareer in education as a science teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2011,Adam has overseen the evolution of Edthena from a paper-based prototype into aresearch-informed and patented platform used by schools, districts, teachertraining programs, and professional development providers.
Latest posts by Adam Geller (see all)
- Do your teachers think PD is a dirty word? - September 15, 2021
- Why cheap teacher PD costs you more money in the long run - June 22, 2021
- 3 ways to prioritize teacher PD as schools reopen - April 26, 2021
Why cheap teacher PD costs you more money in the long run
Cheap PD does not equate to cost-effective PD, as district leaders may ultimately need to spend more in the long-run to help teachers progress in their professional learning.
3 ways to prioritize teacher PD as schools reopen
High-quality PD is still critical to teachers’ success, and now is not the time to scale back, especially given the ongoing challenges teachers are facing this school year.
