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PD Plus 21. NMSDC Conference 2010. PD Plus 21 Learning Outcomes What is it? The power of PD online Free or affordable online PD tools Fostering PD & PLC PLC via online. Welcome!. Susie Bussmann, Ph.D. RETA Co-Director CEL Online Teaching & Learning Programs.
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PD Plus 21 NMSDC Conference 2010 New Mexico State University
PD Plus 21 Learning Outcomes What is it? The power of PD online Free or affordable online PD tools Fostering PD & PLC PLC via online Welcome! Susie Bussmann, Ph.D. RETA Co-Director CEL Online Teaching & Learning Programs New Mexico State University
What is PD Plus 21? Professional Development Plus The 21st Century online tools to expand and extend learning (Web 2.0) "Online delivery is the next frontier for quality professional development." ASCD Executive Director Gene R. Carter. New Mexico State University
F-2-f ITV New Mexico State University
Quantum Transformation Knowledge Producers
Knowledge Producers F-2F ITV Communication Connection Contribution Collaboration
Vastly Expanded PD and PLC Opps • Formal ----------Semi-formal--------- Informal • Synchronous ---Blended----- Asynchronous • Centralized ----------------- Distributed (RSS) * Really Simple Syndication (subscription) • 1-to-1---------1-to-Many-------Many-to-Many • Push----------------Interactive-------------Pull • Generic----------Mixed-------------Customized • Cost --------------Affordable---------------Free *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS New Mexico State University
Internal Online Micro-Ecosystem • Blackboard- learning management system • Wimba - webconferencing tool • Yammer - microblogging tool • Wiki - collaborative workspace • Pod/Vodcasting - mp3 & mp4 New Mexico State University
www.idealnm.org • Create PD courses and organization spaces • Discussion boards • Share resources • Archive documents (meeting notes, data, etc.) • Ways to support PD and PLC? • Resource Center • Book study group • Trainings and short courses
Wimba Webconferencing System • Record and archive sessions • Have team meetings • Provide PD sessions (webinars) • Host guest presenters
Free*- Basic Sub. *All members same email domain Communities/Groups Resource sharing File sharing Desktop app Mobile www.yammer.com Yammer - Microblog New Mexico State University
Easy to use File formats of all kinds You administer Resource repository Team center Reflective journaling Professional Development Plan Action research Wikis New Mexico State University
Pod/vodcasting • Create PD podcasts • Loving Elementary School • Enjoy!
Knowledge Producers Macro-Ecosystem Internet Biome Communication Connection Contribution Collaboration F-2F ITV
Personal/ProfessionalLearningNetworks External Online PD and PLC New Mexico State University
PD & Online Learning Communities • Groups, email listservs & enewsletters • Blogs • Twitter • Webinars & Tubes • Pod/vodcasts
Connected and Learning by Email • eGroups, elistservs, forums & enewsletters • Simple and free* • Easy to (un) subscribe • Info to your email • Choose level of involvement • Minimal time investment • Starting Points • Ask other teachers • Google &Yahoo! Groups • Usenet Directories • Professional organizations
PICs, PIGs and SIGs • Membership cost • Suite (e)Services • Higher levels support • More structured • Potentially higher levels engagement
Blogs Free RSS feed Individual Group • Follow and or post • Interact & engage • Keeping current • Thought provoking
Short! • Leverage learning • Choose level involvement • #hashtagging Free Easy Fun Addictive!
Webinars & Tubes • Variety topics • Learning style • Synchronous & asynchronous Many free Convenient Some interaction You control
Pod/vodcasts • Mobile • Variety • Learning style • Engaging Many free You manage Convenient
Suggested Strategies • Start with a personal interest • Start small & grow gradually • Lurk & listen • Ask ???s • Learn from others • Set aside time • Team with peers • Use organizing tools • Be strategic • Learn and have fun!
Follow Up • http://retapedia.pbworks.com • PD + 21 resources page • http://webinars.nmsu.edu
Thank you for listening! I hope you found this presentation worthwhile and enjoyable! Questions? Comments? New Mexico State University