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Basic sessions would be a beginning place for all teachers who will be in the learning position during professional development opportunities. Many teachers will come to the professional development opportunities with different skills and background knowledge just as students do. One way to enhance professional development would be to allow differentiated sessions based on needs of the teachers. While there may not be 3-4 different presenters, 2 different session options may fit a larger number of teachers with appropriate knowledge they need. For example, one session may be for teachers who feel they need a review of powering on/off, opening and closing apps, and how to make sure the iPad is being charged while a second group may discuss evaluating the appropriateness of apps and how to transfer information from iPads to computers.
 * Basic Sessions **

After teachers have had training on the basic understanding of iPads and how to use them in the classroom, professional development will need to change with teacher's needs. Teachers may break out into different learning groups for enrichment based on content areas, organization apps, tools and resources, or reviewing the basics. Enrichment sessions are meant to help teachers examine where and how the iPad can be integrated into the classroom.
 * Enrichment Sessions **


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 * [[image:MH900078799.JPG width="186" height="186" align="center"]] || Social Studies ||
 * Mathematics || [[image:algebra.jpg align="center"]] ||
 * [[image:research.jpg width="200" height="200" align="center"]] || Reading/Writing/Spelling ||
 * Engineering || [[image:inquiry.jpg width="196" height="196" align="center"]] ||
 * Assessment || [[image:grade.jpg align="center"]] ||


 * Continuous Assessment of Needs **

It would be beneficial for any professional development presenter to understand the needs of the learners who will be in the audience. Learners who are being taught concepts they are very familiar with will be bored and tuned out as will those who can't keep up with the basic concepts. Understanding the dynamics of the learners' needs will help the presenter/s differentiate the learning process to produce effective professional development. Learners can complete surveys and feedback forms to help frame the structure of professional development sessions.

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