8 Months Into the Collaborative Hybrid CPD at St. Dominic's Int School, Portugal (Leaders' Meeting)

I recently met with the leaders of St. Dominic's International School, Portugal, with whom I'm collaborating on this hybrid approach to CPD. We hadn't spoken for a few months, so I was interested in hearing their views on the approach thus far. I recorded the meeting because I thought they might offer some insights into the program more naturally than if this were a 'Testimonial Video'!

The video provides an excellent window into the collaborative process and approach for other school leaders.
The approach - especially the content and focus - may look very different from school to school.

Video Timestamps

00:00 Summary of the end-of-school-year feedback from teachers regarding the CPD and use of the online platform.

1:50 Richard’s response, had there been reservations from the teachers?

2:45 Are teachers seeing the platform as ‘an extra thing’?

3:25 The suggestion to use PLC meetings for collectively accessing the platform and the benefits of this.

5:35 Richard’s outside view of how teachers are using the platform.

6:10 Fiona’s summary of the changes that have occurred to the teachers.

6:50 The teacher-created online tutorials are at the heart of the program.

7:05 Peer observations and how the platform is building enthusiasm for these.

7:55 The advantages of adding a high-quality online aspect to an in-person CPD.

8:25 Creating online strategy tutorials IS excellent PD in itself; the snowballing effect.

10:00 The hybrid approach allows for a more organic unfolding of positive outcomes.

10:25 The limitations of a 100% live CPD program; The advantages of a high-quality online system over a file storage system

12:00 The End

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