What are the main characteristics of expected for workers? How do trainers fit in this hyperlinked world? Where are they getting their training to train other professionals? How can trainers make their own micro-revolution and be part of this networked world of knowledge?
Carla Arena and Mary Hillis- United States, Brazil, and Japan
November 6th, 2008
Professional Development in Online Circles of Learning
New and emergent technologies enable trainers all over the globe to pursue professional development out of their institutional settings. Connections are now possible in new dimensions of the online world. In this session, presenters will show some possibilities of informal learning through the participation in Communities of Practice, online sessions and spaces that can impact positively on the way trainers learn and enhance their professional development.

Resources
What's in it for education?
Twitter Tips Blog
Join our Personal Learning Environments group and look for groups in topics that interest you
Communities of Practice in your Area
If you are an educator, you might consider joining the Webheads and the LearningwithComputers group
Edtechtalk is a vibrant community of lifelong learners and you might want to check their shows and podcasts.
Online Professional Development Workshops
Take a look at this free Online Workshop that has just taken place: Work Literacy
Electronic Village Online sessions 2009 - The Call for Participation will be available in early December for the 6-week free online sessions
(a photo sharing site) and check for amazing groups there and wonderful findings
Blogs
Start reading and commenting on them. Some that might be of interest to you:
Workplace Learning Today
The Bamboo Project Blog
Mobile Technology in TAFE
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