The PL Playbook

The PL Playbook

By Jackie Wynkoop & Ashlie CrossonEducation
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The PL Playbook episodes

  • Let's Start at the Very Beginning (A Very Good Place to Start)

    In this episode, we rewind it back to the early days of the podcast and recap the do's and don'ts of professional learning. We also share our PL goals for this year!


    Check out the following links for recent research and literature that align with the best practices we shared in this episode:

    • ⁠Moving from Compliance to Agency: What Teachers Need to Make Professional Learning Work⁠

    • ⁠Effective Teacher Development⁠

    • ⁠Principles for High-Quality, Standards-Aligned Professional Learning⁠

    • ⁠Teachers Know Best: Teachers' Views on Professional Development⁠

    • ⁠Dispelling the Myths: What the Research Says About Teacher Professional Learning⁠

    • ⁠Making Professional Learning Stick

      • 38 min
    • The PL Playbook Podcast 2.0

      After taking a brief hiatus, I'm back! In this episode, I chat with Ashlie Crosson, the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Take a listen to not only hear from an amazing educator, but find out a BIG surprise to kick off season #3!

      Interested in joining the show as a guest this season? Fill out the brief form below:

      ⁠https://sites.google.com/view/the-pl-playbook-podcast/guest-request?authuser=0

      


      



      36 min
    • Consider Storyboarding Professional Learning

      In this episode, I provide a brief overview of the curriculum storyboarding framework and urge you to think about how the process could be used to map out long-term professional learning for teachers.

      Check out these supplemental resources for more information:

      • https://www.ascd.org/books/streamlining-the-curriculum?variant=123020
      • https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/storyboarding-your-curriculum
      • https://curriculumstoryboards.com/storyboards/


        • 8 min
      • Making the Most of Conferences

        Hey there, edu-friends! In this episode, I share my top 3 tips for making the most of your attendance at an educational conference. I also highlight 3 exciting conferences upcoming in 2024! Visit the links below for more info:

        • ASCD Conference
        • NCTE Conference
        • Learning Forward Conference
          • 9 min
        • What's Your One PL Word for 2024?
          In this brief episode, I challenge you to choose one word to reflect your professional learning intentions for 2024. What will your word be?
          In the episode, I also mention the upcoming leadership panels being hosted by Swivl. For more information, check out the following link: https://www.swivl.com/leadership-panel/
          7 min
        • Reflection Roundtables

          In this episode I share a little bit about Reflection Roundtables. This discussion protocol is a great way to prompt reflection with teachers. Take a listen, and then check out the associated resources linked below:

          • Reflection Roundtable Discussion Protocol
          • Reflection Roundtable Question Template
            • 8 min
          • Yes, One More Episode About Gamified PL...

            Hey there, edu-friends! In this episode I chat with Julie Overly and Amy Odgers, two amazing instructional coaches from the Upper Merion Area School District located near Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Julie is in her 23rd year as an educator and has taught a variety of grade levels in several countries, including Tanzania and Israel. She currently supports Kindergarten through 4th grade teachers across 5 elementary buildings in her district. Amy has been teaching for close to 30 years, serving in a variety of roles including middle school language arts teacher, reading specialist, and 4th grade teacher. She is currently in her 9th year as an instructional coach at her district's middle school.

            In this episode, I chat with Julie and Amy about their journey planning and facilitating gamified professional learning experiences with their staff. They offer a ton of unique ideas and great advice for fellow instructional leaders. You can visit this link to access a Google folder that contains a variety of resources related to what they discussed in the episode: https://bit.ly/3Rv9wML

            Interested in connecting with Julie and/or Amy? Check out their contact info below:

            • Julie Overly (Email: [email protected]; X: @JulieOTeach)
            • Amy Odgers (Email: [email protected]; X: @amyreads4

              • Until next time, edu-friends!

              47 min
            • A Few Gamified PL Freebies!

              In this episode, I chat with professional learning consultant Melissa Duckworth. Melissa is a former colleague of mine, and a few years ago, we dove head first into creating gamified PL experiences for our staff. Listen as we discuss some of our favorite challenges. After listening, check out the related resources linked below!:

              • Pie Party Challenge
              • Super Bowl Challenge
              • Mardis Gras Challenge
              • March Madness Challenge

                • Interested in connecting with Melissa? Follow her on X at @1DuckyMathCoach or send her an email at [email protected].


                33 min
              • A Brief Intro to Gamified PL
                In this episode, I briefly describe what it means to gamify professional learning for educators, as well as share some of the benefits. Below is a link to one gamified PL experience that you can implement with teachers prior to the Thanksgiving holiday: https://www.smore.com/gd3n6-fall-coaching-challenge
                10 min
              • Host a PL Book Tasting Event
                In this episode, I describe a unique twist on the traditional classroom book tasting event. Take a listen to hear how this activity can be used by PL facilitators to expose teachers to a variety of educational resources. You can check out resources related to this episode below:
                Book Tasting Presentation: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFrM5x8ksc/N0mV7AzoWRdOV6Ch5EhHow/edit?utm_content=DAFrM5x8ksc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
                Book Tasting Order Form: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFrNwm_3ZY/NeaC-m4pswnweyZECzS46g/edit?utm_content=DAFrNwm_3ZY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
                Link to photos of my event setup: https://twitter.com/LitCoachJackieW/status/1691556442510143941?s=20
                11 min

              About The PL Playbook

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              This podcast is dedicated to all things Professional Learning! Join cohosts Jackie Wynkoop and Ashlie Crosson as they discuss what works (and what doesn't work) in PL. Interested in being a guest on…