We decided to start out with podcasts.  I spent a week training teachers.  Each created a short recording about their favorite children’s books.  Hopefully we’ll get them posted soon.  I loved how we decided to do the trainings this week.  Rather than a large group, I went to each of their Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) meetings this week.  We worked in a small group and could focus on their grade level.  It was perfect.  Now we’re working on integrating a project with podcasts into their curriculum.  The plan is to have a staff meeting at the end of October where everyone will share what they’ve done with their students.

We’ll repeat this model a couple of times the rest of the year as we explore these tools and how we can best use them with our students.  Should make for a busy and exciting year!