Constructing an Online Professional Learning Network for School Unity and Student Achievement

by Robin Thompson

• ISBN13: 9781412994927
• ISBN10: 1412994926
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-21
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

The authors explain how they created an online professional learning network and provide all the tools needed to construct one to fit your school'¬"s needs.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	p. ix
Preface: Getting the Big Picture	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
About the Authors	p. xix
Focusing on a Professional Learning Network	p. 1
What Is a Professional Learning Network?	p. 1
Why a PLN Focus?	p. 2
Snapshot of Our PLN	p. 4
A Bird's-Eye View of How to Build Your PLN	p. 11
Review	p. 12
Resources	p. 14
Technology Survey	p. 14
Faculty Needs Assessment	p. 16
Data Analysis for Areas of Focus (worksheet)	p. 20
Data Analysis for Areas of Focus (sample worksheet)	p. 21
Long-Term Goals With Short-Term Steps (chart)	p. 24
Long-Term Goals With Short-Term Steps (sample chart)	p. 25
Zooming in on Leadership27
Why a Leadership Focus for a PLN?	p. 27
Snapshot of Leadership in Our PLN	p. 28
A Bird's-Eye View of Leadership for Your PLN	p. 33
Review	p. 34
Resource	p. 35
Tiered Leadership Structure (graphic organizer)	p. 35
Going Digital: Infusing Technology Into a PLN	p. 37
Why a Technology Focus for a PLN?	p. 37
Snapshot of Technology on Our PLN	p. 39
A Bird's-Eye View of Technology for Your PLN	p. 42
Review	p. 46
Resource	p. 47
Technology Integration Matrix	p. 47
Landscape for Communication of Information	p. 49
Why a Communication Focus for a PLN?	p. 50
Snapshot of Communication on Our PLN	p. 50
A Bird's-Eye View of Communication on Your PLN	p. 57
Review	p. 58
Framing Curriculum and Instruction	p. 61
Why a Curriculum Focus for a PLN?	p. 61
Snapshot of Curriculum on Our PLN	p. 62
A Bird's-Eye View of Curriculum on Your PLN	p. 72
Review	p. 73
Resources	p. 75
Common Instructional Model: What Is Your Focus?	p. 75
Common Instructional Model (blank template)	p. 76
Common Instructional Model (sample)	p. 77
Exposures to Learning	p. 79
Why a Professional Development Focus for a PLN?	p. 80
Snapshot of Professional Development on Our PLN	p. 80
A Bird's-Eye View of Professional Development on Your PLN	p. 87
Review	p. 88
Begin Your Focus With Eight Steps	p. 91
What Are the Steps You Need to Begin?	p. 91
Snapshot of the Eight Steps to Build Your PLN	p. 92
Review	p. 98
Resource	p. 100
Creating a Focus: Eight Steps to Building a Successful PLN	p. 100
Adding Perspective: Viewing a PLN With a New Lens	p. 103
A Review of Why a PLN	p. 103
A Snapshot of Our Experience	p. 104
The Future of PLNs	p. 107
The Future of Your PLN	p. 109
References	p. 111
Index	p. 113
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