Call to Action

Brew Better PD: It's Time to Energize Professional Learning

The Why

An introduction to my Call of Action,
Energizing Professional Learning! 

The What

Rooted in Purpose: The What Behind Reimagining Professional Learning

5 Principles of Effective Professional Learning

Through this proposal, I’m intentionally modeling an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach, ensuring that all learning experiences are purposeful, measurable, and aligned to desired outcomes. This model supports personalized, relevant learning and allows for reflection and refinement along the way.

Additionally, I’m embedding the 5 Principles of Effective Professional Learning as outlined by Gulamhussein (2013):

  1. Duration Matters: Professional learning must be sustained and ongoing to give teachers the time they need to learn, implement, and refine new strategies.

  2. Implementation Support: Teachers require structured support during the implementation phase to navigate challenges and apply learning in real contexts.

  3. Active Engagement: Learning must be interactive and dynamic—not passive—to support deep understanding.

  4. Modeling: New strategies must be modeled to help teachers visualize and internalize effective practices.

  5. Content-Specificity: PD should not be generic; it must be tailored to specific grade levels or content areas to ensure relevance and applicability.

Get Better Faster Framework 

Outcome Based Education

Call to Action

Why it Matters

When we shift from “sit-and-get” to professional learning that honors and empowers teachers, we are not just improving staff meetings—we are transforming campus culture. We’re building capacity, promoting collaboration, and supporting authentic growth.

Let’s stop pouring cold coffee into already-full mugs. Let’s brew something fresh that our teachers deserve.

How: The Professional Tools Used 

Canva 

 I used Canva to design and organize my presentation slides. Its flexible layout tools and visual assets helped me create a clean, engaging, and on-brand presentation.  

G-Suite for Education

I used Google Docs to draft and refine my script, speaker notes, and narrative reflections. Google Drive was also used to organize research, collect resources, and collaborate with peers and instructors.

Imovie

I recorded and edited my voiceover in iMovie, syncing narration with slide visuals. iMovie allowed me to trim audio, adjust timing, and ensure that the tone and pacing matched the message of the presentation.

Webador

I published my final project and supporting materials on my Webador ePortfolio. This platform allowed me to embed media, organize reflections, and present my assignment in a professional, accessible format for my intended audience.

YouTube

I uploaded my final presentation video to YouTube to ensure easy access, playback, and sharing. Hosting the video on YouTube also allowed me to embed it directly into my Webador ePortfolio.