Avenue Program Standards for Technology-Enhanced Language Learning 4 PI 1.4 Administrators and staff participate in professional networks that help with technology implementation and evaluation. a. Administrators participate in technology-related professional development opportunities such as conferences, trainings, and consultations. Those at every level of decision-making benefit from ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the rapidly-changing technology environment. b. Administrators and staff are encouraged to join and participate in professional networks locally, regionally, and nationally. With the pace of change in technology, no one person has all the answers. Networking gives many more perspectives and useful suggestions from others who are going through or have gone through the same processes. c. Staff can participate in technology-related professional development and training programs they are compensated for, such as with release time. While free information and training are available online, programs should consider professional development that is the best fit for staff needs and compensate those who participate. Compensation for professional development also signals that the program values continuous learning and improvement at all levels. d. Wherever possible, programs should subsidize required training and training designed to meet specific program needs to have the broadest reach and impact. New policies and new technologies such as AI can have a large impact on instructors, staff, and learners. Programs should subsidize required training and training designed to meet specific program needs, whenever possible to have the broadest reach and impact. An outside consultant may be able to encourage changes that in-house trainers cannot. e. Administrators and staff share insights from professional development. Administrators and staff can both benefit from ongoing learning and sharing their insights from professional development and their networks. Having and sharing different perspectives is helpful when making program-related decisions. Reflection: What does your professional network look like? What kind of professional development do administrators and staff engage in? How are staff involved in professional networks? ☐ The program supports administrators and staff to participate in technology-related professional development and professional networks. ☐ The program compensates staff who participate in technology-related professional development, perhaps through released time. ☐ The program subsidizes required training designed to meet specific technology-related program needs.
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