@christine-carlson-k12-sd-us
Christine this is so true. Teachers are overwhelmed with PD and much of it has become a waste of their time. Finding the balance between getting the training accomplished and allowing for some "adult time" because teachers do not get that often is a key to a successful professional development session. If a trainer allows for that to happen many teachers begin to share what they know and begin to network so that the training will continue with that cohort after the formal training sessions have ended.

@dan-sharpe-gedu-demo-viewsonic-com
What I loved about the trainings I have been to is the excitement that the trainers had for their product. It is an amazing tool that can change the lives of teachers who will take the time to learn how to use it to enhance the classroom experience for their students.

What I dislike is not really a negative. The ViewSonic Board is such an incredible ed tech tool but it takes time to learn everything. Training in large groups has it limitations and also time to train has its limits. Most teachers only get to scratch the surface of what they have been given to use. Many teachers have a fear that they will mess it up if they experiment so they do not get to experience the full potential.