Online+Professional+Development

On-Line Professional Development Notes K-12 Learning 2.0 – Online course for educators. Online Schools for Girls – PD for teachers focusing on blended learning Webinars – way for teachers with time demands, personal commitment to learn specific topics
 * Very cost-effective $60/each
 * 10 weeks
 * Weekly assignments
 * Wonderful experience for teachers at Poughkeepsie Day School, optional, teachers really enjoyed, some claimed it was best prof. dev. of their careers.
 * Next course starts in May 2011, registration opens April 2011
 * Learning basic skills, get teachers up and running
 * Lauren/Westover/Harper Hall/Holten Arms started it.
 * 12 consortium members
 * Holy Child schools using NING network for member schools around the world
 * Became the place to connect
 * Not fully public b/c of student access

Independent School Educator’s NING – large community of independent school

“Technology buddies” – faculty pairs – peer-to-peer observing in other areas of the school

How can this connect to “Critical Friends” groups? Great to have supportive colleagues.

Edmodo – tool for on-line collaboration and learning

On-line learning really pushes schools and all of us to conquer “sage on the stage” mentality in schools.

On-line communities and virtual networks

TED Talks – used in school, linked to portals, shown in full faculty meetings

[|Edutopia]

Tech department posting how-to videos of what they used to have to teach teachers in person.

Twitter is an amazing tool for professional development and adult learning. Twitter4Teachers
 * Infinitely customizable
 * 24/7 access
 * Connect teachers with world of opportunities and peers
 * Builds community.

K-12 Online Conference