This blog has been set-up as a project to encourage staff to experiment and learn about the new and emerging technologies that are reshaping the context of information on the Internet today. The objectives of this program are to:
*encourage exploration of Web 2.0 and new technologies by Park staff.
*provide staff with new tools (that are freely available on the Internet) to better support Park's mission: The Park High School Community works together to instill pride and responsibility to achieve excellence.
FAQs
- How does this online learning program work?This is a self-discovery program which encourages staff to take control of their own learning and to utilize their lifelong learning skills through exploration and PLAY. There will be no classes or workshops offered to support this program. Instead, staff are encouraged to work together and share with each other their discoveries, techniques and "how to's" both in person and through their blogs.
- Is this program open to all Park staff or just some?This program is open to ALL Park staff regardless of position and status (full and part time). If you are not a member of the Park staff, you are welcome to follow along!
- How long do I have to complete the program?The program starts at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year and is designed to last for the first quarter, ending on November 7th, 2008.
- How do I track my progress for each of the 23 Things?Each staff member that chooses to participate in this program will be required to keep a blog to track their progress.
- If I'm not a Park staff member, can I still participate?Yes, by all means. We FULLY welcome participants from other schools to join in the fun and follow along.
- Why 23 things instead of having participants do 43 things like the website?Given the timeframe of the program (one quarter), the number of "things" was reduced so that staff already burdened with busy work schedules wouldn't feel overwhelmed by having too many discovery exercises to complete in a week.
- Will there be any training classes offered to show staff how to do this? No, this is a self-directed learning program. If you feel you need assistance with an item, you are encouraged to be resourceful and to find a co-worker or another staff member who can help. Reading other staff member's blogs can help, too.
- I've seen the list of 23 Things on the website, but how do I know what to do with them?Each week, two or three posts will be added to the Learning 2.0 with details about the discovery exercises for that week. The reason for this staggered approach is to allow participants the ability to focus each week on a different area without feeling overwhelmed.
- Can I work ahead through the list of items on my own?Yes, of course. You are encouraged to self-direct your discovery process, especially by working ahead on your own!! However, if you do work ahead on some items, be sure to check back on the exercise details for each item once they are posted so you can be sure to receive full credit for its completion.
- What if I need help - who can I call?Since this program is self-directed and is being completed by many staff memberssimultaneously, you are encouraged to work with colleagues along your discovery journey. To find a list of staff participating see The Participants.
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