How do I best leverage my connectivity? How do I develop it further?
by Heidi Hobson
1. How do I encourage teachers to 21st Century-inize their classrooms?
1.1. Some teachers are not able to hook up a doc camera to projector to computer? Still using rotary dial.
1.2. Some teachers still want to use VHS tapes and paper tasks
1.3. What about teachers who are using lots of web tools, but are lacking the connections to communities of learners?
2. How do I support teachers to get their students connected?
2.1. Teachers who have CLOSED blogs
2.1.1. How do I convenience it's ok to open up; to overcome fear of exposure?
2.2. Teachers have OPEN blogs
2.2.1. How do I help them make effective connections?
3. How do I build a COLLABORATIVE learning network?
3.1. Time management?
3.1.1. When will I be connected?
3.1.2. How do I balance the 'always-on' nature with family?
3.1.3. How do I create time for reflection and pondering/wondering - Personal blogging?
3.2. Access to the "right" groups?
3.2.1. Who are the thought leaders?
3.2.2. Who will provoke divergent thought?
3.2.3. Who will challenge my ideas for improvement?