Set+a+Timeline+for+Agenda

Setting a timeline for contributing to and finalizing an agenda for the first interactive meeting.

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All members of the committee may "Edit this page," add and ask questions, or give suggestions. Click on the //Edit// button in top right hand corner. Here's the plan: ** We need to brainstorm ideas for the agenda items for the first interactive meeting of the professional learning community, keeping in mind that our goal is to improve technology use and integration at our campuses. I thought we could allow ourselves a timeline beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3rd at 4:00 pm through Monday, Feb. 8th ending at 5:00 pm to collaborate. Please let me know if this will work for you or if you have any questions. Your input is greatly appreciated!


 * Please make comments below:**

Hello Mona. Your proposed time for collaboration will work just fine for me, but since I have some time now, I wanted to suggest that staff development be a key item on the agenda for this professional learning community. In my opinion, quality technology training for teachers is integral so that technology skills and concepts can filter down to students as they progress on a daily basis. Thanks. -Jo Elda Cadena Hi Jo Elda, Thank you for your input. I agree completely. I do have some questions posted on the Agenda page for addressing the issue of professional development. I was hoping to focus on that issue; I do believe this is what is holding us back. -Mona

Hi Mona, The allotted timeframe works for me. I feel that professional development for educators is the biggest component that will lead us to a solid technology foundation where all learn and achieve success. Larry

Hi, Mona, I have a "stupid question" - is there supposed to be a time when we are all online, or is it a "post when you have time before Monday" situation? (thinking open house and progress reports) - Linda Not a stupid question Linda. I had difficulty making sense of the instructions and relaying them. It would be great if we could all be on together, but no, you can post anytime in the time frame. It would be great if you could check back now and then to see what others have posted and maybe give more feedback. Once I have everyone's input I will finalize the agenda and send a message out if anyone cares to take a look at the results. Thanks for checking. -Mona

Hi Mona, The timeline works fine for me and after school is better because I have morning tutoring each day. I can't wait to share, hear, and use ideas that work well for others. Debbie Awesome - thanks Debbie! -Mona

Hi Mona, This works great for me. Can I respond to the questions this weekend? Thanks. Amanda Good to hear from you Amanda! The weeked is good - gives us time to breathe. Thank you for participating! -Mona

Good Day, The time frame is good. Keith Thanks Keith, looking forward to receiving input from you. I posted a comment to your discussion on the STaR Chart. :) Mona

Hey Mona! It's Friday evening, my brain is almost dead, and I have a ton of papers to grade. I like communicating this way because we don't all have to match our schedules - practically an impossibility. I hope all of this works together for you. Technology is such a HUGE field, and we are only scratching the surface. (This from a teacher who began her career using the old purple mimeograph machines and a manual typewriter!) Even though I'm OLD, I love the idea of communicating with people all over the world through technology. It just might get people to listen to each other and stop fighting each other. Keep me posted on the latest developments. - Jan R. Hi Jan, thanks for joining us. Technology has so much to offer in the realm of education. I am so excited to be in this position of learning more on how I can better integrate what I am using now.