Selective Highlighting #T53

Selective Highlighting #T53
The Promethean Board can be used to model learning strategies, in this podcast you will see a teacher model selective highlighting and metacognitive thinking (3:37) (Broward County, South Central Area: Fox Trail Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Promethean Board Centers #T52

Promethean Board Centers #T52
The Promethean Board can be used to as a technology/ literacy center, in this podcast you will see and hear how a teacher teaches her children to use this tool independently (1:30) (Broward County, South Central Area: Fox Trail Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Reading and Technology #T51

Reading and Technology #T51
The Promethean Board can be used in a variety of strategies for building vocabulary (4:21) (Broward County, South Central Area: Bennett Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Student Helpers #T50

Student Helpers #T50
There are students in your classroom that know how to use technology. This podcast shows how students can assist in teaching the use of new technology (2:44) (Broward County, South Central Area: Fox Trail Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Intern Principals Conversations on Reading AYP #A8

Intern Principals Conversations on Reading AYP #A8
Intern Principals' conversations about meeting AYP with students reading below grade level. (2:56)

Intern Principals' Conversations on AYP #A7

Intern Principals Conversations on Adequate Yearly Progress (3:04)

Interim Assistant Principals and Induction #A6

Interim Assistant Principals and Induction #A6

Interim Assistant Principals examine induction by answering, "What if my school had the perfect Induction System? What would it look like, sound like, and feel like at my school?" (3:04)

PLC Reflection #PD14

PLC Reflection #PD14
As part of the planning process for a Professional Learning Community Middle School Teachers reflect and share accomplishments, strategies, and processes. (4:13) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

PLC Facilitation #PD13

PLC Facilitation #PD13
The following conversation took place among Teacher Leaders after reading the article, "Who Cares About Facilitation Skills?" In their discussion they define facilitation, identify examples and non examples of facilitation, and reflect on the challenges of being a facilitator. (7:03) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

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PLC Planning #PD12

PLC Planning #PD12
Members of a Teacher Leadership Professional Learning Community (PLC) answer the question, "Why form a PLC?" Topics shared that address student performance include motivation, learning strategies, and communicating using technology. (3:39) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Essential Questions #T49

Essential Questions #T49
The development of essential questions in project-based learning is reviewed. (8:46)

Planning Assessment #T48

Planning Assessment #T48
Assessment of projects in project-based learning is described. (7:08)

Planning Process #T47

Planning Process #T47
Students reflect and provide tips for helpful strategies in planning the process. (7:18)

Backwards Planning #T46

Backwards Planning #T46
This video stresses the importance of students planning with the end in mind. (3:32)

Why Cooperative Learning? #T45

Why Cooperative Learning? #T45
Teachers and students at Lyons Creek Middle use a cooperative learning approach to introduce GLIDES (Project-Based Learning).(3:52)

New Educator Expectations #T44

New Educator Expectations #T44
New Educators recently hired to work in Broward Schools share their expectations and concerns as they prepare for the first few days of school. How does your role relate to supporting these New Educators? (7:08) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Fluency #T43

Fluency #T43
Fluency is the ability to read quickly, accurately, and with appropriate expression. Reciting a play during a reading group is one way these students practice reading with expression. (1:57). (Broward County, South Central Area: Sunland Park Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Recognizing Student Differences #T42

Recognizing Student Differences #T42
The instructional staff at Lauderdale Manors Elementary role-plays to increase awareness of student differences (3:28). (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Compare and Contrast #T41

Compare and Contrast #T41
Comparing and contrasting using Kidspiration’s Venn diagram is used to assist students as a prewriting strategy (1:39). (Broward County, South Central Area: Sunland Park Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Foundations of Leadership

Foundations of Leadership
In a three part interview Broward County’s Central Area Director Mickey Pope shares her views on what is necessary to build a strong leadership foundation.

Part 1: Qualities of a successful leader, lessons from being a leader, and challenges (6:41)
Part 2: Establishing rapport, problem solving, and decision making (7:56)
Part 3: Motivation, understanding yourself and others, and relationships (8:34)

Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Communication #T40

Communication #T40
Sunland Park Elementary uses early morning announcements as a method to communicate school information and student successes (2:52). (Broward County, South Central Area: Sunland Park Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Scientific Method-Germination #T39

Scientific Method-Germination #T39
Fifth grade students follow the scientific method to determine what is necessary for seeds to germinate (3:08). (Broward County, South Central Area: Sunland Park Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Finding Patterns #T38

Finding Patterns #T38
Students discover the rules of patterns and learn how patterns start, continue, and grow (2:48). (Broward County, South Central Area: Sunland Park Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Consultancy (A Glimpse) #T37

Consultancy (A Glimpse) #T37
A Consultancy is a structured process for helping an individual or small group of people think more expansively about a particular, concrete problem or dilemma. Participants from HRD's Instructional Coach Professional Development event explain and model parts of this process (4:45) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Project-Based Learning #T36

Project-Based Learning #T36
This session depicts footage of GLIDES participants reflecting on the success of project based learning and the use of technology.

Implementing A Professional Learning Community #PD11

Implementing A Professional Learning Community #PD11
The processes of implementing a professional learning community are described and illustrated.

Collaborative Conversations #T35

Collaborative Conversations #T35
Plantation Elementary’s New Educators and Instructional Coaches routinely get together to discuss current classroom practices. This session is using the HRD podcast on Learning Stations in the High School to generate discussion on their classroom centers. This collegial conversation pulls on teacher experiences and best practices. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Planning a Professional Learning Community #PD10

Planning a Professional Learning Community #PD10
Terry Campanella describes the basics of a school-based Professional Learning Community.

Secondary Reading #T33

Secondary Reading #T33
This secondary reading class provides instruction for students that include vocabulary review and classroom discussion on ideas that will provide students with background knowledge to comprehend the selected text. (Broward County, South Central Area: Stranahan High) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Technology in the Classroom #T34

Technology in the Classroom #T34
Technology is another tool used by this teacher as a way to motivate students. Students are able to interact with other classrooms to learn and apply new concepts. (Broward County, South Central Area: North Fork Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Grade Level Planning #T32

Grade Level Planning #T32
A team of teachers gathers together to share ideas regarding curriculum and instruction. Take a peak on their discussion on the topics on math, writing, science, and technology. (Broward County, South Central Area: Flamingo Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Think Aloud #T31

Think Aloud #T31
Think Aloud is a reading strategy that can be used before reading, during reading, and after reading. Watch how a teacher models conversation about the process a reader uses. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary)

Conversation on Teamwork #T30

Conversation on Teamwork #T30
The first grade team at Flamingo elementary is a model of what happens when a group of individuals collaborate. They become a team of like-minded teachers who are committed to their beliefs, each other, and their students. (Broward County, South Central Area: Flamingo Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Elementary Directions #T29

Elementary Directions #T29
An example on how communicating clear directions and expectations results in a safe and orderly environment. (Broward County, South Central Area: Bennett Elementary)