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Welcome Region 2 FDLRS Managers
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PURPOSE:

 * To create a single point of entry for progress monitoring of Region 2 Distance Learning WIKI projects as defined in our SY 09-10 RFAs
 * To demonstrate that Wiki development and management is so easy that even, ** A FDLRS MANAGER CAN DO IT **!

SAMPLE RFA DESCRIPTION:
During SY 09-10 Region 2 FDLRS centers will collaborate to further expand center staff training and use of Wiki Spaces as a tool for conducting such activities as training follow up, book studies, threaded discussions or posting of updated information on specific training topics.

REGION 2 FDLRS STAFF HARD AT WIKI WORK
Click to view two short videos of FDLRS staff members planning and learning about Wiki Possibilities.

HISTORY:
Region 2 FDLRS centers began working together in SY 08-09 to explore and promote the use of distance learning options as a viable means of ensuring quality professional development is accessible to all their constituents. This exploration began with a group discussion on the benefit and value of distance learning as well as an opportunity to examine personal beliefs about this approach to teacher training. With agreement among Region 2 centers that distance learning was here to stay, and, a directive from DOE/BEESS to increase delivery of professional development through distance learning, Region 2 agreed to focus on mastering the following three delivery tools:


 * 1) Camtasia
 * 2) Wiki Spaces
 * 3) Vitual Meeting Rooms (Elluminate and Adobe Acrobat)

During SY 08-09 each center developed, presented and made plans to distribute a training CD created with Camtasia. These CDs may be used in a variety of ways including distribution as a training package to constituents and accessibility through center websites. Topics covered by each center included:


 * Shared Reading by FDLRS/Crown
 * Disability Awareness by FDLRS/Gateway
 * Assistive Technology Devices by FDLRS/NEFEC
 * Parent Night Presentations: Teacher-Parent Conferences, FCAT for Families, Homework Help by FDLRS/Springs

REPORTING TIMELINE for WIKI SPACES SY 09-10:
Project Managers from FDLRS/Crown, FDLRS/Gateway, FDLRS/NEFEC and FDLRS/Springs will use this site to report progress being made in each center. Reporting deadlines are noted below. Managers are encouraged to share successes, challenges, and opportunties for problem solving as they occur throughout the year. > > *//based on feedback from Region 2 FDLRS staff and Project Managers consideration will be given to hosting a Region 2 Distance Learning Summit to share new learning and progress made; problem solve challenges encountered; and plan for our next phase of distance learning development for SY 10-11.//
 * October 31, 2009
 * February 28, 2010
 * May 31, 2010


 * 1) Click on the discussion tab at the top of the page.
 * 2) Enter your center notes in the space provided
 * 3) Project managers may ask questions, make comments and especially center commendations as the spirit moves them.