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VIVA BOOKS PRIVATE LIMITED Online Professional Development with CD by Jayne W. James
Now widely accepted as a viable medium for learning the Internet is one of the most common instructional technologies used in elementary and secondary classrooms. This singular guide proposes that the Internet can similarly revolutionize teacher training. In fact the authors and experts who participated in the development of this guide see the Internet as an open invitation for professional development journeys that can meet the unique needs of any learning community. Each of the guides six sections includes an overview step-by-step explanation examples to reinforce concepts and resources to assist with planning knowledge gathering and implementation. The process is systematic blending strategies methods and tools for efficiency and flexibility. With nothing more than interest use of the Internet and this guide you can develop an online learning program that will quickly become an important and strategic partner in your school or districts improvement and reform efforts. Five Great Reasons for Teachers Staff Developers and Administrators to Have This Guide Moves professional development beyond the one-size-fits-all model traditionally used by schools with tight budgets and limited time for teacher training Correlates to ISTEs NETS for Teachers and the National Staff Development Council (NSCD) Standards Provides an innovative Rapid Research section that will save time in grant writing workshop development report writing work validation and other projects requiring supporting data Includes ample appendixes with completed process guides for rural an urban school districts a glossary and a bibliography for more in-depth study Includes a CD-ROM with process guide templates. FEATURES: Contains materials or ideas that are useful for higher education courses inservice workshops and other teacher training ??? Uses the Internet to teach Contents: Points to ponder ?? A guide to this books icons ??? Before you begin ?? Tips for using this guide ?