The World is Open Book Study for Module 3

In looking at Chapter 3, I wanted to consolidate thoughts on what is required as we move toward a new week and module. You can also hover your mouse over the sticky notes at the actual website (http://bit.ly/bf4Y9V ) to get further instructions.

Part 1 Activity
1. You are going to learn about another Web 2.0 tool called Diigo (don’t confuse this with Delicious which you studied at the last General Principals’ Meeting…ironically, they are VERY similar).
2. You will do the following over the course of this book study using Diigo.
a. Create an account
b. Bookmark relevant websites on e-learning and blended learning as they pertain to our study (for the group to see).
c. Add “sticky notes” or make “annotations” to the relevant websites that you have marked.
3. Answer the E-Learning Activity Questions below on the Google Doc at https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcaHwI4Ss21IZGN0Z2d3bW1fMzk5ZGRxcnFoZGQ&hl=en
a. How does your district and/or school meet the learning needs of all students? What is the role of e-learning or blended learning in meeting those needs?
b. Choose one resource from the Web Search (remember, Finger-tip Information), and respond to the following:
i. What are the key points to the article? (include title)
ii. What value add does the article have for you as a district or school level leader
iii. What take-away strategy is there that can be used in planning and implementation of e-learning and blended learning strategies within your district and/or school to meet the needs of all learners?
4. How do administrators in your district model participation in e-learning for professional learning?
5. How does the district build expectations for e-learning for both educator professional Growth and the education of students?

Part 2 Activity
1. Think on these two questions: How might your school district deal with future disasters (medical, weather, or other) that close school for an extended period of time? Has your district made any plans to include e-learning to meet these challenges?
2. Revisit deployment plans (District Deployment Plan and School Deployment Plan) and draft specific steps (provide as many details as possible) that would need to be in place to continue learning if faced with the situation of an extended district/school closing.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Have a good week.