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Constructing an online professional learning network for school unity and student achievement / Robin Thompson, Laurie Kitchie, Robert Gagnon.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Thompson, Robin, 1960-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Professional learning communities.
- Teachers--In-service training.
- Teachers.
- Educational technology.
- Physical Description:
- xx, 115 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin ; [Oxford, Ohio] : Learning Forward, [2011]
- Summary:
- This guide offers a conceptual framework and step-by-step guidance for planning a professional learning network (PLN) and creating and organizing content, leaving other works to cover the more technical aspects. The book details the components of a PLN and explains how schools can increase their focus on technology, communication, achievement, and professional development by designing and using their own online PLN. Chapters cover areas such as leadership and framing curriculum, and instruction. The book includes case studies, a glossary, and worksheets for planning, needs analysis, and data analysis, along with b&w charts and screenshots of an actual online PLN. Author information is not given. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Contents:
- Chapter 1 Focusing on a Professional Learning Network 1
- What Is a Professional Learning Network? 1
- Why a PLN Focus? 2
- Snapshot of Our PLN 4
- A Bird's-Eye View of How to Build Your PLN 11
- Review 12
- Resources 14
- A Technology Survey 14
- B Faculty Needs Assessment 16
- C Data Analysis for Areas of Focus (worksheet) 20
- D Data Analysis for Areas of Focus (sample worksheet) 21
- E Long-Term Goals With Short-Term Steps (chart) 24
- F Long-Term Goals With Short-Term Steps (sample chart) 25
- Chapter 2 Zooming in on Leadership27
- Why a Leadership Focus for a PLN? 27
- Snapshot of Leadership in Our PLN 28
- A Bird's-Eye View of Leadership for Your PLN 33
- Review 34
- Resource 35
- G Tiered Leadership Structure (graphic organizer) 35
- Chapter 3 Going Digital: Infusing Technology Into a PLN 37
- Why a Technology Focus for a PLN? 37
- Snapshot of Technology on Our PLN 39
- A Bird's-Eye View of Technology for Your PLN 42
- Review 46
- Resource 47
- H Technology Integration Matrix 47
- Chapter 4 Landscape for Communication of Information 49
- Why a Communication Focus for a PLN? 50
- Snapshot of Communication on Our PLN 50
- A Bird's-Eye View of Communication on Your PLN 57
- Review 58
- Chapter 5 Framing Curriculum and Instruction 61
- Why a Curriculum Focus for a PLN? 61
- Snapshot of Curriculum on Our PLN 62
- A Bird's-Eye View of Curriculum on Your PLN 72
- Review 73
- Resources 75
- I Common Instructional Model: What Is Your Focus? 75
- J Common Instructional Model (blank template) 76
- K Common Instructional Model (sample) 77
- Chapter 6 Exposures to Learning 79
- Why a Professional Development Focus for a PLN? 80
- Snapshot of Professional Development on Our PLN 80
- A Bird's-Eye View of Professional Development on Your PLN 87
- Review 88
- Chapter 7 Begin Your Focus With Eight Steps 91
- What Are the Steps You Need to Begin? 91
- Snapshot of the Eight Steps to Build Your PLN 92
- Review 98
- Resource 100
- L Creating a Focus: Eight Steps to Building a Successful PLN 100
- Chapter 8 Adding Perspective: Viewing a PLN With a New Lens 103
- A Review of Why a PLN 103
- A Snapshot of Our Experience 104
- The Future of PLNs 107
- The Future of Your PLN 109.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.
- ISBN:
- 1412994926
- 9781412994927
- OCLC:
- 711052207
- Publisher Number:
- 99945858752
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