Technology Links

Duval County Public Schools

Professional Development New Teacher Website
Dr. Lissa Dunn, Supervisor
Mentoring and Induction for Novice Teachers
Professional Development Cadre
4037 Boulevard Center Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207-2832
Phone: 904 348-7769 FAX: 904 348-7768 / 904 348-7793

Integrating Technology in Professional Development Resource information provide by DCPS Instructional Technology
Blogger	A blog is an easy-to-maintain website that promotes communication within a community. With Blogger you can post text, links, files, and videos. Communication is ongoing with the members of the blog. Click here for information about Blogger

Prezi	Prezi is a new Web 2.0 tool for creating eye-catching presentations. This tool can be used for live presentations or for presentations on the web. Click here for information about Prezi

Shelfari	Shelfari is the social network for people who love books. You will create a virtual bookshelf to share the books your are current reading, see what your friends are reading and discover new books. Click here for information about Shelfari

Twitter	Twitter is a mini-blogging service that lets you update your colleagues on what you are doing at the moment. You can create a *professional* twitter account to share short messages (140 characters) about your current professional learning. Click here for information about Twitter

Wiki	Developing a wiki is another digital tool you can use to follow up on professional development. A wiki can be especially useful for you to communicate with participants, for participants to communicate with you, AND for participants to communicate with each other. View this short video clip to learn about Wikis http://www.commoncraft.com/video-wikis-plain-english If you would like to create a wiki, go to www.wikispaces.com and create a free account.