Professional+Dev.

=**PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT **=

**"Sharing is Caring" - A Professional Workshop on using Google Documents**

__Description__ The workshop I can was on Google Docs. Specifically, I wanted to share with my coworkers (Infant and Toddler Educators, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speecg and Language Pathologists) why Google Docs was a better fit for us and how to use it to Co-author reports on the children we work with. The Workshop was held on a Wednesday afternoon during our regularly scheduled Transdisciplinary time.

__Presentation__ "Sharing is Caring" Google Docs Presentation (includes agenda)

__Reflection__ The workshop was a lot harder to present than I had anticipated mainly because of the wide range of experience of my coworkers. I had some coworkers working ahead of me, wanting and giving extra information while others seemed confused the whole time. Since the workshop, I have found that the one on one help and practice has been more useful for my coworkers and I have tried to make myself available as the "expert" although I too am still learning.

__Other Documentation__ Sign-in sheet -

__Maryland Teacher Technology Standards Addressed__ I. Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application 3. Organize, categorize and store information for efficient retrieval. 4. Apply information accurately in order to solve a problem or answer a question. II. Communication A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field. B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information. III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues 4. Use classroom procedures to manage an equitable, safe and healthy environment for students. V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning. VII. Professional Growth 2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction. 3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning. 4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.