PLC: Synchronous Online Educational Environments

My district's first foray into professional development on Lighthouse Learning Island is now planned and ready to roll. Up to ten teachers will participate in a 10-session professional learning community focused on the use of synchronous online collaboration to enhance teacher professional development.

The PLC will consist of 6 face-to-face meetings (using SL in these sessions) and 4 meetings held in SL. The schedule is as follows. All times are in EST (GMT -4 or -5 depending on the date of the meeting.)

Session 1: 9/27/07 3:30pm-4:10pm
Pedagogy of the use of online collaborative spaces and research discussion
(I am thinking of throwing on a headphone for this one and being in life, although my attention will be focused on the people in the lab with me. If you think this is a good idea, and have voice, let me know and I will do it. I will be in my office located in the Nauset Public Schools building on Lighthouse Learning Island.)

Session 2: 10/3/07 Wednesday 3:30pm-4:10pm
Intro to SL and orientation for the users (part 1)

Session 3: 10/11/07 Thursday 3:30pm-4:10pm
Intro to SL and orientation for the users (part 2)

Session 4: 10/18/07 Thursday 3:30pm-4:10pm
Taking the users on a tour of sites in SL. Starting at the geodesic dome on Lighthouse Learning Island. Most probably a tour of Eduisland II and ISTE island with the newbies.

Session 5: 10/25/07 Thursday 8:30pm-9:10pm
In-life PD presentation by Kathy Schrock in the backyard presentation area on the Nauset Public Schools land on Lighthouse Learning Island. All are welcome.

Session 6: 11/1/07 Thursday 8:30pm-9:10pm
In-life PD presentation by Kathy Schrock in the backyard presentation area on the Nauset Public Schools land on Lighthouse Learning Island. All are welcome.

Session 7: 11/8/07 Thursday 3:30-4:10pm
Instruction in the use of presentation boards within SL. Instruction will probably be held in the sandbox area of Lighthouse Learning Island. All are welcome.

Session 8: 12/5/07 Wednesday 8:30pm-9:10pm
In-life, PD presentation by half of the members of the PLC in the presentation area behind the Nauset Public Schools building. All are welcome.

Session 9: 12/6/07 Thursday 8:30pm-9:10pm
In-life, PD presentation by half of the members of the PLC in the presentation area behind the Nauset Public Schools building. All are welcome.

Session 10: 12/13/07 Thursday 3:30pm-4:10pm
Wrap-up and plans for the second PD PLC for the winter months. If there is a request, I will use voice in SL to share what is going on and our final plans. I will be in my office located in the Nauset Public Schools building on Lighthouse Learning Island.

SLURL for Lighthouse Learning Island:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lighthouse%20Learning%20Island/6/134/24

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