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= Thing 23: Continue the Journey... =

A couple of key ingredients to being successful in the 21st Century are collaboration and self-directed learning. We do not expect our students to quit learning after they have attained their GED, but we seem to forget to keep pushing ourselves further. To truly keep up in this 21st Century environment we need to be lifelong learners. By finding e-learning opportunities we can continue to learn and practice these skills throughout our lives. We also can collaborate with other educators around the globe.

Check Out an Online Workshop or Class:

Annenberg Media: Online workshops/classes

Intel Professional Development Modules: These are easy to use and can be done online or by ordering the CD. Everything is free! Check out their online resources for integrating 21st century skills into the classroom.

[|Indianacareerconnect.com]: Offers a list of many e-learning opportunities and open courseware.

Check Out an Online Conference or Meeting:

Global Education Conference--This conference will be held November 15-19, in real-time. It is open to the public, so there is no registration required. Sessions should be listed in early November. This is global, and is held in various languages.

Check Out an Entire Virtual Reality:

[|SecondLife]: See what it's like to create an avatar, explore a virtual world, and attend education conference and workshops all while never leaving the comfort of your own home.