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........ "Using the Web" Activities     Part 4: Foundations of Education Using the Web: Design Your Own Professional Growth and Development Plan Overview The foundation of education is based on meeting the needs of learners. In order to meet these changing needs, teachers themselves must become learners in an ongoing process of professional growth and development. Many professional development tools and materials are free of charge and readily accessible on the Internet. This activity helps you determine areas in which you would like to grow and provides you with resources and tools for reaching your goals. Explore your own professional development interests and needs, using the self-assessment checklist below. Then, use the chart on the following page to identify Internet professional development resources that match your selected areas of interest/need. So get connected, and design your own course of study for professional growth.   Professional Development Self-Assessment Checklist and Internet Resource Guide   I want to learn more about specific topics within my grade level/subject area. World Lecture Hall: Education http://www.utexas.edu/world/lecture/edu/ Your index of online education courses. National and State Curriculum Standards http://www.putwest.boces.org/Standards.html Links to national and state curriculum standards and goals. I am interested in understanding more about learning theories and best teaching practices. Learning Theory and Classroom Practices http://www.gse.uci.edu/ed173online/index.html Take a seat in this completely online course, which features interactive lectures and videos. I would like quick access to new curriculum planning resources and lesson plans. Classroom Connect http://www.classroom.com/ Enroll in the "Connected University", which offers a free 30-day trial period in online courses. I want to learn how to create Web-based student activities and projects. Lightspan http://www.lightspan.com/ Let your light shine at this site, and explore and design Web activities. I would like to learn more about assessment strategies, such as portfolio assessments. ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation http://ericae.net/ Check out full-text documents in the Assessment Library. I want to implement positive and effective classroom management strategies. Teacher Talk http://education.indiana.edu/cas/tt/tthmpg.html Learn about classroom management, conflict resolution, and more. I would like to interact and collaborate more frequently with fellow educators. Education Mailing Lists and Newsgroups http://www.liszt.com/select/Education/ Share ideas with educators from around the world via e-mail I am interested in curriculum that integrates multicultural education and student diversity. Multicultural Education in K-12 Schools http://www.gse.uci.edu/ed124online/index.html Join a diverse learning community in an online course that features interactive lectures, videos, chat room. I want to become more involved in professional organizations relevant to my field. Educational Associations and Organizations http://www.ed.gov/EdRes/EdAssoc.html Access a wide range of educational groups related to teaching, administration, and research.   Copyright © 2001 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved.