Many schools and Kahui Ako are currently bombarded with various PLD and implementing a range of  initiatives such as the new curriculum, structured literacy, culturally responsive practice, assessment for learning, and a variety of digital tools to name a few. 

As educators we know that we should check in on the success of new learning and use feedback to inform ‘where to next’ with students - the same should be said for adult Professional Learning.  

At Te Kete Hono we are excited that our Engagement Sliders:  Insights for Learning has been able to hit the mark providing leaders/teachers with:

• Insightful data: that can be used to gauge teacher engagement levels and adjust learning g approaches.

• Effective and immediate feedback: for PLD facilitators or school leaders as to whether specific PLD events or programmes have engaged the participants.

• Participant engagement: giving teachers the opportunity to reflect on the effectiveness of their learning and provide facilitators/ school leaders with an instant snapshot of the learning experience.

• Trend data over time: allows facilitators/school leaders to track individuals or cohorts over time providing insight into the effectiveness of different aspects of professional development.

Engagement Sliders are an effective and efficient way to capture feedback and inform future learning.  Learners/participants reflect on their relevance and challenge of the learning.  Instant insights are provided into how they feel; enabling facilitators/leaders to take action and change up the learning design to better hit the mark.  Time is too precious for teachers not to be engaged in PLD that is offered/delivered.