An Opportunity of the Fourth Domain
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By elizabeth he;fant in General Published: Saturday, 20 October 07 - 05:51 PM (GMT) Last Updated: Saturday, 20 October 07 - 06:07 PM (GMT) |
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Recently, the department chairs went to Chicago to hear Charlotte Danielson speak. I read the notes and looked through the book that the chairs started reading. As I take part in the k12 Online Conference, it occurs to me that I am attending to Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities (see some descriptors about Domain 4 below) as I attempt to use this online opportunity to "grow and develop professionally"...it also occured to me that this conference might be an opportunity for each of you. The conference lasts for two weeks and each session is recorded and is available for viewing on your computer or on your ipod. There are also some instances of live sessions where participants can use web 2.0 tools to engage in the sessions with people all over the world.
The conference page states :
"The K-12 Online Conference invites participation from educators around the world interested in innovative ways Web 2.0 tools and technologies can be used to improve learning. This FREE conference is run by volunteers and open to everyone. The 2007 conference theme is “Playing with Boundaries”. This year’s conference begins with a pre-conference keynote the week of October 8, 2007. The following two weeks, October 15-19 and October 22-26, forty presentations will be posted online to the conference blog (this website) for participants to download and view. Live Events in the form of three “Fireside Chats” and a culminating “When Night Falls” event will be announced. Everyone is encouraged to participate in both live events during the conference as well as asynchronous conversations. More information about podcast channels and conference web feeds is available!"
If you need help subscribing to a session, let me know. I have some of the sessions on my ipod and listen while I'm driving. These sessions are a way in which teachers can grow and learn in a self-directed way. If you choose to participate in one of the live events, you will find that technology enables you to take part in an online network or community of learners and often leads to collaboration on things.
Note on Danielson
(from - http://www.chss.iup.edu/jrmcdono/ED455-methods/teacher_evaluation_to_enhance_pr.htm)
Domain 4: Professional responsibilities
Reflect on teaching
Maintain accurate records
Communicate with families
Contribute to the school and district
Grow and develop professionally
Show professionalism
The nature of professional learning
Reflection on practice
Collaboration
Self-assessment and self-directed inquiry
A community of learners
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