21 Things about 21 Things

http://iste2010pps.pbworks.com/

Purpose/Goal

Have teachers to:

• Experiment and learn about web2.0 tech with online activities of a manageable size
• build a PLN
• use the tools in the classroom
• reflect on use

Considerations

• meet needs of variety of users
• high quality and cost effective
• self-paced and flexible
• backwards planning
• modules/chunks
• include free tools and subscription tools
• track progress
• get support from all segments esp. administrator
• generate interest
• provide tiered support
• provide classroom support
• give time
• consider timeline for rollout to be most effective

Comment

I missed the rest of the presentation because I started exploring some tools. The list seems like mostly common sense items but as we all know, common sense isn’t always commons so the presentation is a useful reminder of considerations when planning and implementing professional development.