Italy Wallace
PRERECORDED SESSION:
From Lurkers to Learners: Moving teachers from passive consumers to active participants
About Italy
Italy is an Instructional Technology Coach for a Public School in Lake County, Illinois, with 18 years in education and 7 years as a coach. She has worked with diverse learners in grades 3-5, supporting teachers in integrating technology effectively. Passionate about increasing teacher tech literacy and creating a healthy digital ecosystem, she focuses on engaging, practical coaching cycles that move educators from passive consumers to active participants.
SESSION
From Lurkers to Learners: Moving teachers from passive consumers to active participants
It’s easy for teachers to “lurk” in professional learning—taking in information without fully engaging. In this session, we’ll explore why educators disengage and how to spark meaningful participation in coaching and PD. Learn creative ways to assess teacher needs, design dynamic coaching cycles, and implement low-pressure engagement strategies that transform passive observers into active learners
