Professional Development

The Wilson Center offers professional development opportunities to teachers. All new teachers receive an overview of our collection and services. Large group presentations are made to the faculty when needed. Professional development opportunities are also available to individual faculty members during and after the school day. The Wilson Center often collaborates with district technology specialists in providing professional development opportunities.

Professional development topics include:

• Overview of collection and services
• Reference materials
• Big6
• Online catalog
  
• Tantasqua search page
• Web searches
• Online databases
• Wireless lab
• Use of equipment, including camcorder, digital camera, transparency maker, LCD projector, scanner, etc.
• PowerPoint
• Evaluating online resources
• Citing sources
  
• Use of other technology