Teacher Consultation/On-Site Support

Staff development is most effective when supported over time via follow-up on-site support. The purpose of on-site support is to continue to guide teachers and educators in the application of strategies and knowledge gained in Critical Basics/Workshops, Design Teams, and other professional development programs.

On-site support focuses on supporting the developmental learning and use of new media from a teaching professional's perspective. Individual sessions are tailored to meet specific school, teacher, and student needs. Workshop staff can provide support by:

• Modeling strategies for integrating new media into the classroom
• Modeling the use of technology in the classroom
• Co-teaching (i.e. assisting with implementing a new media project in the classroom)
• Assisting teachers with tracking down a hard-to-find resource
• Troubleshooting
• Hosting drop-in skill building clinics (click here for an example)
• Offering individual training and assistance with finding or using resources

A minimum of five on-site support days is recommended for each project.

Our approach to new media and technology integration is grounded in student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based strategies for teaching and learning. To find out more about our offerings and cost for services, e-mail Donna Schnupp at dschnupp@mediaworkshop.org or call Media Workshop at 212.782.0310.