The following chart provides overall participant feedback from 10 PDA D2L regional trainings conducted in Tampa, Palatka, Tallahassee, Ft. Lauderdale and Sanford by the FDLRS HRD Coordinating Unit.
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The following provides a brief sample of the responses to Questions 6, 7 and 9 on the D2l evaluation summary.
Question #6 What were the strong features of this meeting?
The detailed walk through of the program and the hands-on time was very useful and helpful.
Practical applications of what works with participants and the way all the modules are set up in same order. I love the interactive links! All the presenters clearly communicated their parts!
Well organized and time was given for group sharing.
Small group and informal atmosphere; great presenters; great information for me. I feel so much more COMPETENT!!! With D2l as well as requirements of PDA.
Well organized and presented very well; great information and support.
Organization/materials - opportunity to hear from other centers.
Discussion of common problems; actual visuals of software.
Handouts; hand-on practice; team knowledge.
Hand-on learning experience; active participation.
Question #7 What would make this type of meeting or follow-up activity more effective?
More time to practice on the computer.
More time to practice different components.
After facilitating one class, or maybe during one, another session to help through difficulties.
I can't think of a more effective way to present the information you presented today!
More frequent meetings to discuss challenges-successes.
Ability to facilitate as soon as possible.
More time to practice different components.
Question#9 What other topics/activities would you like to see presented/conducted by the HRD Coordinating Unit?
Topics/classes for general ed. Teachers who work with ESE students, but are not working towards ESE K-12 certification.
Need for correlation to Reading Endorsement.
What works/what doesn’t?
Ongoing computer techniques to make modules more user friendly.
Separate Coordinators/Facilitators for some separate information - especially when we launch Regional Lockstep of modules.
Chances to network!
Same type of follow-up is possible.
Continue local meetings!
Autism related; behavior related.