It was a joy getting to read this week's project proposals and to see how evident your passions shone through for each of your topics. It is inspiring to be working in a cohort with like-minded individuals that take pride in what they do and are here to support their students and colleagues.
My feedback for all would be to consider how your project will be perceived by somebody that has no experience on your topic. Finding methods to showcase your learnings and understandings in a way that will still be accessible and considering technology methods. For example, I want to include a live poll in my PD presentation but am seeking ways to ensure those on my team who are less tech-savvy can still participate. We have had instances in the past where technology is a barrier to participation. Even considering the space your presentation will take are important factors. At our staff meetings, our staff of 80 teachers are often struggling to read whatever slides are posted at the front screen. A simple solution to this would be ensuring all staff receive a copy of the slideshow prior to the meeting, so that they can pull it up on their own device to review on their own time.
As we all know, having a backup plan is important in case our learning takes a turn we were not expecting, which it will! That does not mean we have to meticulously plan for scenarios A, B, or even C. It just means we should be aware that what we plan may not work out like we imagined, according to the timelines we have set out for ourselves. Being flexible and learning how to effectively manage collaboration, especially for projects that involve community members and other colleagues is essential for a project such as this one.
Queen's University, Kingston, June 2022
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