New Mexico State University PD Plus 21 NMSDC Conference 2010

New Mexico State University Welcome! 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 Susie Bussmann, Ph.D. RETA Co-Director CEL Online Teaching & Learning Programs

New Mexico State University What is PD Plus 21? P rofessional D evelopment P lus The 21 st 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

Knowledge Producers Quantum Transformation

Knowledge Producers F-2F ITV Communication Connection Contribution Collaboration

New Mexico State University Vastly Expanded PD and PLC Opps Formal Semi-formal Informal Synchronous ---Blended----- Asynchronous Centralized Distributed (RSS) * Really Simple Syndication (subscription) 1-to to-Many Many-to-Many Push Interactive Pull Generic Mixed Customized Cost Affordable Free *

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

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

New Mexico State University Yammer - Microblog Free*- Basic Sub. *All members same domain Communities/Groups Resource sharing File sharing Desktop app Mobile

New Mexico State University Wikis Easy to use File formats of all kinds You administer Resource repository Team center Reflective journaling Professional Development Plan Action research

Pod/vodcasting Create PD podcasts Loving Elementary School Enjoy!

Knowledge Producers F-2F ITV Macro- Ecosystem Internet Biome Communication Connection Contribution Collaboration

New Mexico State University P ersonal/ P rofessional L earning N etworks External Online PD and PLC

PD & Online Learning Communities Groups, listservs & enewsletters Blogs Twitter Webinars & Tubes Pod/vodcasts

Connected and Learning by eGroups, elistservs, forums & enewsletters –Simple and free* –Easy to (un) subscribe –Info to your –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 Follow and or post Interact & engage Keeping current Thought provoking Free RSS feed Individual Group

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 PD + 21 resources page

New Mexico State University Thank you for listening! I hope you found this presentation worthwhile and enjoyable! Questions? Comments?