Appendix 5 – E-PD Activity Checklist

	Conduct a survey or consult with the appropriate network(s) to identify practitioners’ PD needs/interests and the best time for a PD activity.
	Ensure that the announcement of the PD activity is sent to a key contact person at each program location.
	Match the number of participants to the type of e-PD, e.g., if intense discussion is involved, keep the numbers small.
	Ensure ample time is provided for the activity. If an in-depth discussion is involved, consider a 3 to 4 week timeframe.
	Ensure ample time is provided for the activity. If an in-depth discussion is involved, consider a 3 to 4 week timeframe.
	Compile a participant list and an e-mail address list.
	Make sure that documents which must be read in advance are distributed to all participants well ahead of the e-PD event itself.
	Provide an information package for participants clearly outlining the expectations for their participation and how much time that participation will involve.
	Provide support for registering on AlphaCom (or other platform) and subscribing to the discussion.
	Use two facilitators to guide the discussion in the event of a technology failure or illness. One facilitator should be an LBS practitioner.
	Set a clear start date for discussion.
	Ask participants to introduce themselves. Provide specific instructions if necessary.
	Clarify expectations with participants at the beginning of the discussion.
	If necessary, check in with individual participants by e-mail.
	Provide summaries of discussion periodically to help clarify ideas and/or set new direction.
	Attach related documents as needed.
	Ask participants to complete an electronic evaluation of the e-PD activity. Specify how the evaluation form is to be completed – individually or as a group.
	Share evaluation findings with the participants.
	Write up a summary report to share with other LBS practitioners in the field.
	Use report to plan further PD activities.