The first thing you need to consider with professional development is that PD is all about change; change evokes different emotions in different people. An understanding about change and change management will help you relate better to their concerns and develop strategies to help them.

Another strategy worth adopting in your sessions is reflective learning – sorry I am not an expert with this. Basically give them opportunities to reflect on their learning, this will both help their learning process and give you a better idea of how to help them more.

I understand the need to be emerging technology but think we need to get them to the point where they are using it an appreciating it; even if we have to do it at their pace. Otherwise we will overwhelm them. I believe that once we get them to a certain point in their use of technology that is when we will be able to speed up the process.

This is my wiki that relates to my work with professional development. Sorry it is still under construction but you may get some ideas from here.