1. New Mexico State University PD Plus 21 NMSDC Conference 2010

2. 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

3. 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.

4. New Mexico State University F-2-f ITV

5. Knowledge Producers Quantum Transformation

6. Knowledge Producers F-2F ITV Communication Connection Contribution Collaboration

7. 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-1---------1-to-Many-------Many-to-Many Push----------------Interactive-------------Pull Generic----------Mixed-------------Customized Cost --------------Affordable---------------Free *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS

8. 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

9. 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

10. Wimba Webconferencing System Record and archive sessions –Have team meetings –Provide PD sessions (webinars) –Host guest presenters

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

12. 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

13. Pod/vodcasting Create PD podcasts Loving Elementary School Enjoy!

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

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

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

17. 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

18. PICs, PIGs and SIGs Membership cost Suite (e)Services Higher levels support More structured Potentially higher levels engagement

19. Blogs Follow and or post Interact & engage Keeping current Thought provoking Free RSS feed Individual Group

20. Short! Leverage learning Choose level involvement #hashtagging Free Easy Fun Addictive!

21. Webinars & Tubes Variety topics Learning style Synchronous & asynchronous Many free Convenient Some interaction You control

22. Pod/vodcasts Mobile Variety Learning style Engaging Many free You manage Convenient

23. 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!

24. Follow Up http://retapedia.pbworks.com PD + 21 resources page http://webinars.nmsu.edu

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