FOR-PD Chats

FOR-PD offers monthly chats on topics ranging from using the technology in the course to timely reading issues that impact teachers. Each chat is transcribed and/or recorded and posted to this web site for public viewing.

Tech/Course Chats

The technology and content chats offered by FOR-PD cover technology and course content questions. These chats are held by our Help Desk Manager and/or Technology Specialist, as well as our Reading Specialist. The first 30-minutes are dedicated specifically to technology help/questions and the final 30-minutes include time for specific questions about the course in general or the content of the course.

Content Chats

Our one-hour content area chats are offered twice a semester as a way to provide current participants additional information and insight on a variety of literacy topics. We often have literacy experts and researchers from across the state and country to participate and lead our chat. We offer a transcript of the event once the chat has completed for those not able to attend.

Note: As of May 2009, FOR-PD uses the tool Adobe Connect Pro for hosting our chats. This tool allows for a more interactive chat experience, including audio and video capabilities. Information on how to access each chat will be sent via email to course participants and/or facilitators the week of the chat. Recordings of the chats are provided for viewing in place of a transcript.

Chat Schedule & Protocol

Please review the Chat Protocol [PDF: 1 page / 27k], as FOR-PD uses a moderated discussion format.

2009 Schedule & Transcripts
*Scroll over the topic of chats marked with an asterisk for more information.

Archived Chat Transcripts

Note: Beginning with the 2008 chats, the chat transcripts are provided in PDF format. In order to view these files, you will need Adobe Reader. This software can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

By year (both Content & Tech/Course chats):

• 2008
• 2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004