"e;This book is a testimony to true transformative practice. The whole school community pursued a single vision, with multiple checkpoints, while providing incremental support to the staff."e;-Cheryl Steele Oakes, TeacherWells High School, MEAdvance your professional learning community into the digital ageWhat if your professional learning community was available 24 hours a day, every day of the year? Would you like to have a place to share lesson plans, student work, a new curriculum, and to provide a discussion forum for all stakeholders? You can, even with only a basic understanding of technology. The authors explain how they created an online professional learning network to share a new core curriculum, providing a framework for constructing such a network to fit your school's needs. The many benefits include:Enhanced communication among teachers, administrators, and the communityEasy access to professional development for many more participantsImplementation of best practices and instructional strategies for improved teacher performanceIncreased understanding of and commitment to educational goalsIncluded are checklists, flowcharts, screenshots of an actual learning network, case studies, and a glossary of terms. This book provides all the tools you need to build a successful and motivating professional community online.