HRD Podcasts Blog

Student Reading Centers #T59

2009-10-25T13:32:00.003-04:00

Student centers should include clear and concise directions, reinforce concepts taught in class. and meet the needs of the individual student. Students should be able to express what they are doing and what they are learning. (5:24-Broward County, Central Area: Oriole Elementary)

Reading Assessment and ActivExpression #T58

2009-04-25T13:25:00.004-04:00

Reading Assessment and ActivExpression #T58
Students respond to Reading questions using Promethean’s ActivExpression allowing the teacher to assess student progress. (3:46)(Broward County, South Central Area: Rock Island Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Individual Leadership Development Plan #A9

2009-03-31T19:00:00.002-04:00

Individual Leadership Development Plan #A9
Instructions to complete the online Individual Leadership Development Plan (11:46)

Concept Maps #T57

2009-02-27T16:25:00.004-05:00

Concept Maps (Secondary) #T57
The Promethean Board is used to organize information using a Concept Map. Features demonstrated include: lamp shade, voice recorder, and interactive notetaking. (4:45) (Broward County, South Central Area: Indian Ridge Middle) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Math Assessment & ActivExpression #T56

2009-02-27T16:17:00.005-05:00

Math Assessment & ActivExpression (Elementary) #T56
Immediate feedback is provided to the teacher by using Promethean’s ActivExpression. (3:17)(Broward County, South Central Area: Rock Island Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

ActivVote in Mathematics #T55

2009-02-27T16:13:00.003-05:00

ActivVote in Mathematics (Secondary) #T55
This teacher teaches using Promethean’s ActiVote as a fast, effective way to obtain responses from the entire class. (5:03) (Broward County, South Central Area: Indian Ridge Middle) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

ActivExpression in Mathematics #T54

2009-02-27T16:10:00.004-05:00

ActivExpression in Mathematics (Elementary) #T54
Students respond to questions using Promethean’s ActivExpression allowing the teacher to assess student progress. (3:15) (Broward County, South Central Area: Rock Island Elementary) Produced by the Teacher Development Department of HRD

Selective Highlighting #T53

2008-12-11T09:12:00.003-05:00

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

2008-12-11T09:08:00.003-05:00

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

2008-12-09T22:25:00.003-05:00

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

2008-12-09T22:22:00.004-05:00

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

2008-11-25T12:36:00.004-05:00

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

2008-10-20T17:37:00.004-04:00

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

Interim Assistant Principals and Induction #A6

2008-10-14T12:29:00.003-04:00

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

2008-09-08T16:17:00.005-04:00

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

2008-09-08T16:02:00.006-04:00

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

Download article: "Who Cares About Facilitation Skills?"

PLC Planning #PD12

2008-09-08T16:00:00.004-04:00

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

2008-08-20T16:40:00.003-04:00

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

Planning Assessment #T48

2008-08-20T16:37:00.002-04:00

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

Planning Process #T47

2008-08-20T16:34:00.003-04:00

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

Backwards Planning #T46

2008-08-20T16:31:00.003-04:00

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

Why Cooperative Learning? #T45

2008-08-20T16:26:00.003-04:00

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

2008-05-22T09:12:00.004-04:00

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

2008-05-22T09:04:00.006-04:00

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

2008-03-10T22:33:00.005-04:00

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

2008-03-10T22:27:00.004-04:00

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

2008-02-20T16:18:00.007-05:00

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

2008-02-19T16:57:00.007-05:00

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

2008-02-19T16:53:00.007-05:00

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

2008-02-19T16:52:00.012-05:00

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

2008-02-19T16:52:00.011-05:00

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

2008-02-12T20:57:00.002-05:00

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

2008-01-12T02:49:00.000-05:00

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

Collaborative Conversations #T35

2008-01-11T13:13:00.001-05:00

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

2008-01-11T09:50:00.000-05:00

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

Secondary Reading #T33

2008-01-09T14:30:00.004-05:00

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

2008-01-09T14:30:00.003-05:00

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

2008-01-09T14:29:00.002-05:00

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

2008-01-09T14:28:00.001-05:00

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

2008-01-09T14:26:00.001-05:00

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

2008-01-09T14:25:00.000-05:00

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)

Induction Air #2: Preparing Your Replacement

2007-10-11T22:08:00.000-04:00

Explaining the concept of Induction through examples of preparing your replacement. Real life situations of NBC’s Brian Williams, CBS’s Katie Couric and news correspondent Kimberly Dozier are explored.

What is Induction?

2007-09-27T12:32:00.000-04:00

What is Induction?#NL1
This narrated presentation provides a brief orientation to what Induction is and what it is not.

Induction Air #1: An introduction to the Continuous Improvement Plan

2007-09-12T18:56:00.001-04:00

Induction Air #1: An introduction to the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP): This podcast will describe each step of the CIP and explains how an Instructional Coach can use this tool to support a New Educator. The 7 sections of the CIP include: Desired State, Assessment, Current Reality, Goals, Support/ Interventions, Impact and Next Steps. (10:32)

Download: Continuous Improvement Plan example

Coaching with Podcasts T#28

2007-09-12T09:45:00.000-04:00

Coaching with Podcasts T#28
Instructional Coach Professional Development participants discuss ways to use podcasts as a coaching tool. Suggestions as a planning resource, activating prior knowledge, and effective teaching strategies are shared.

Download: Coaching with Podcasts: examples on how to use

Math Reflections #T27

2007-08-14T22:32:00.000-04:00

Math Reflections #T27
A first year classroom teacher reflects on her math lesson and recognizes the need for different instructional strategies. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary)

Classroom Rules and Guidelines #T26

2007-08-14T22:28:00.000-04:00

Classroom Rules and Guidelines #T26
HRD’s New Teacher Academy trainers discuss with new educators to importance of establishing classroom rules and guidelines.

Secondary CHAMPS #T25

2007-08-14T22:26:00.000-04:00

Secondary CHAMPS #T25
HRD’s New Teacher Academy trainers discuss with new educators how CHAMPs helps teachers manage behavior, increase on-task behavior, and reduce misbehavior by teaching students exactly what is expected.

Induction Planning #T24

2007-08-14T22:22:00.001-04:00

Induction Planning #T24
How has your support plan identified ways to prepare your replacement? NESS Liaisons, Instructional Coaches and Assistant Principals collaborate on an Induction plan that provides clear expectations of the roles and responsibilities for site-based staff development. Watch how Cypress Bay’s Induction Team uses the electronic planning tool to collaborate on their Induction Plan. (Broward County, South Central Area: Cypress Bay High)

Brainwriting as a Professional Development Strategy #TD9

2007-06-28T18:32:00.000-04:00

Brainwriting as a Professional Development Strategy #TD9

Brainwriting is used to elicit ideas from participants in a workshop. This strategy is used to brainstorm but allows for more participation than the traditional form of brainstorming does.

Logic Model For Professional Development #TD7

2007-06-28T18:21:00.001-04:00

Logic Model For Professional Development #TD7

A brief description of a Logic Model for developing a professional development program.

Theory of Change For Professional Development #TD6

2007-06-28T18:07:00.000-04:00

Theory of Change For Professional Development #TD6

A brief description of a theory of change for developing a professional development program.

Program Development #TD5

2007-06-28T18:02:00.001-04:00

Program Development #TD5

The steps to developing training programs are briefly outlined.

Elementary Geometry #T23

2007-05-16T07:48:00.000-04:00

Elementary Geometry #T23
A third grade teacher provides a hands on learning activity where students will demonstrate their understanding with real world scenarios. (Broward County, South Central Area: Martin Luther King Elementary)

Elementary Social Skills #T22

2007-05-16T07:46:00.000-04:00

Elementary Social Skills #T22

A Pre-K teacher describes and demonstrates the use of teaching social skills to ensure learning. (Broward County, South Central Area: Bennett Elementary)

Elementary Team Teaching #T21

2007-04-14T19:40:00.000-04:00

Elementary Team Teaching

Team Teaching occurs when two or more professionals jointly deliver substantive instruction to a diverse or blended group of students. A group of three teachers model and discuss how team teaching is used to meet the individual needs of sixty elementary students. (Broward County, South Central Area: Mirror Lake Elementary)

Elementary Math Manipulatives #T20

2007-03-26T08:01:00.000-04:00

Elementary Math Manipulatives

An elementary teachers instructs students in the use of manipulatives in a mathematics lesson. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Elementary Science: Energy #T19

2007-03-14T20:57:00.000-04:00

Elementary Science Energy

Mr. Manin, science teacher from Lauderdale Manors Elementary shares how he provides a hands-on experience of potential and kinetic energy. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Elementary Hands-on Science #T18

2007-03-06T21:51:00.000-05:00

Elementary Hands-on Science

Mr. Manin, science teacher from Lauderdale Manors Elementary shares his experience of hands-on science in a real world setting. His passion of authentic instruction is a reflection what makes teaching worthwhile. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Tuning Protocol at the Secondary Level #T17

2007-03-06T20:33:00.002-05:00

Tuning Protocol at the Secondary Level

Tuning protocol is a staff development process that is embedded in what a teacher does in the classroom, or what an educator does in a school. A group of colleagues comes together to examine each other’s work, honor the good things found in that work, and fine tune it through a formal process of presentation and reflection. Modeled by a high school new educator learning community, clip is edited for time. (Broward County, South Central Area: Ft. Lauderdale High)

Time/ Description
00:20 / Introduction
02:16 / Presentation
03:24 / Clarifying Questions
04:18 / Examination of Student Work Samples
04:47 / Pause to reflect on warm and cool feedback
04:56 / Warm and Cool Feedback
06:56 / Presenter Reflection
07:58 / Group Debrief

Learning Stations in the High School # T16

2007-02-16T15:17:00.002-05:00

Learning Stations in the High School # T16

This podcast will provide information on students thoughts and feelings about the use of stations at the high school level and it will give a step-by-step on how to create and utilized stations in the high school classroom. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation High)

Elementary Vocabulary # T15

2007-02-15T19:37:00.000-05:00

Elementary Vocabulary # T15

With a vocabulary focus, this lesson began with a story that students read and words were selected for further discussion. In this example the teacher reviews the vocabulary words by discussing synonyms and antonyms after which students will complete activities that require them to apply their new knowledge. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary)

Elementary Questions # T14

2007-01-16T16:55:00.000-05:00

Elementary Questions # T14

Reviewing a lesson and reinforcing the Instructional Focus is accomplished by asking a variety of questions. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Introduction to E-Bolt #T13

2007-01-16T16:53:00.000-05:00

Introduction to E-Bolt #T13

This introduction to E-Bolt briefly describes the process necessary for participants to logon to a Webinar session using the Elluminate software the district licenses for online meetings and facilitation sessions.

Elementary Whole Group Assessment #T12

2006-12-24T10:07:00.000-05:00

Elementary Whole Group Assessment #T12

Elementary Whole Group Assessment : An Elementary teacher uses response boards to conduct a math review that provides a quick assessment and encourages whole group participation. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Secondary Grouping T#11

2006-12-08T13:20:00.000-05:00

Secondary Grouping T#11

Grouping practices have great potential meeting individual needs while ensuring equity and excellence for all students. (Broward County, South Central Area: Arthur Ashe Middle)

Elementary Story Map # T10

2006-12-08T13:07:00.000-05:00

Elementary Story Map # T10

Description- Beginning-middle-end mapping is an effective high yield strategy that helps students learn how to sequence actions in a story. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary)

Elementary KWL # T9

2006-11-22T16:56:00.000-05:00

Elementary KWL # T9

Description: An Elementary teacher models how a KWL graphic organizer is used to review a lesson, generate questions, and record new knowledge. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation Elementary)

Elementary CHAMPs #T8

2006-11-09T15:57:00.000-05:00

Elementary CHAMPs #T8

Description: CHAMPS outlines a positive approach to classroom management. Explicit directions in the area of communication, help, activity, movement, and participation are shared. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Admin: Creating a school mission statement #A2

2006-11-09T15:51:00.001-05:00

Creating a school mission statement #A2

Description: An example on how one school analyzes their work to develop a school-wide mission statement. (Broward County, North Area: Park Springs Elementary)

Elementary Setting Lesson Expectations #T7

2006-11-04T06:29:00.000-05:00

Elementary Setting Lesson Expectations #T7

Description: Providing clear, concise lesson expectations is modeled by a primary elementary school teacher. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Secondary Modeling #T6

2006-11-04T06:25:00.000-05:00

Secondary Modeling #T6

Description: A middle school Language Arts teacher uses a graphic organizer to analyze text to build student knowledge. (Broward County, South Central Area: Arthur Ashe Middle)

Trainers: Protocol Review Part 3 Results

2006-11-04T06:16:00.002-05:00

Florida Professional Development Protocol Review Part 3 Results # TD4

Description: The culminating portion of an interview with Dr. Connie Bergquist discussing the results of conducting the Florida Professional Development Protocol Review. Dr Bergquist provides data on the impact of professional development in school districts in the state of Florida.

Trainers: Protocol Review Part 2 Process

2006-11-04T06:13:00.002-05:00

Florida Professional Development Protocol Review Part 2 Review Process #TD3

Description: The continuation of an interview with Dr. Connie Bergquist discussing the process of the Florida Professional Development Protocol Review. Dr Berquist explains how schools are selected, what the interview process is like and how the culminating report is developed.

Trainers: Protocol Review Part 1 History

2006-11-04T06:05:00.002-05:00

Florida Professional Development Protocol Review Part 1 History #TD2

Description: An interview with Dr. Connie Bergquist discussing the history of the Florida Professional Development Protocol Review. Dr Bergquist discusses how the review process came about, the state legislation that support it, and the goals that are to be achieved.

Professional Development Protocol Review

2006-11-04T05:58:00.003-05:00

Professional Development Protocol Review for Professional Development Overview Broward HRD #TD1

Description: This narrated presentation discusses the Florida Professional Development Protocol Review. A brief history of the protocol, results from the first 3 years of reviews and how to prepare for the review process are outlined.

Teachers Look at Student Work HRD #A1

2006-11-04T05:52:00.002-05:00

Teachers Look at Student Work HRD #A1

Description: Tuning Protocol allows teachers to provide critical feedback on a single aspect of their practice, either through their work or the work of their students. (Broward County, North Area: Park Springs Elementary)

Secondary Strategies: Solving A Problem #T5

2006-11-03T11:01:00.000-05:00

Secondary Strategies: Solving A Problem #T5

Descriptions: Utilizing a four-step process to solve a problem as modeled by a secondary math teacher. (Broward County, South Central Area: Plantation High)

Elementary Procedures: Leaving The Classroom HRD #T4

2006-11-03T10:02:00.000-05:00

Elementary Procedures: Leaving The Classroom HRD #T4

Description: Communicating clear, focused directions provides a safe and orderly transition from classroom to special/enrichment class as modeled by an primary elementary school teacher. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Elementary Procedures: Starting The Day #T3

2006-11-03T09:50:00.000-05:00

Elementary Procedures: Starting The Day #T3

Description: Efficiently used Instructional time is modeled by preparing lesson materials, reviewing morning routine and reviewing the classroom rules. (Broward County, South Central Area: Lauderdale Manors Elementary)

Secondary Scaffolding: Accessing Prior Knowledge HRD #T2

2006-11-03T09:43:00.000-05:00

Secondary Scaffolding: Accessing Prior Knowledge HRD #T2

Description: Scaffolding instruction is used to relate prior knowledge to a new concept from maps to stage directions as modeled by a secondary theater teacher. (Broward County, South Central Area: Dillard High)

Elementary Use of Phonics Response Boards HRD #T1

2006-11-03T08:56:00.001-05:00

Elementary Use of Phonics Response Boards HRD #T1

Description: Using response boards to help keep students engaged during Phonics instruction. (Broward County, South Central Area: North Fork Elementary)