Frequently+Asked+Questions+(FAQs)

=Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)=

* How does this online learning program work?
This is a self-discovery program which encourages you to take control of your own learning and to utilize your lifelong learning skills through exploration and PLAY. There will be no classes or workshops offered to support this program. Instead, you are encouraged to work together with your colleagues and share with each other your discoveries, techniques, and "how-tos" both in person and through your blogs.

* Is this program open to all Denton ISD staff or just some?
This program is open to **ALL** Denton ISD staff.

* How long do I have to complete the program?
The program kicks off on _______________ during the staff development session at W. S. Ryan and officially wraps up on __________.

* How do I track my progress for each of the 23 Things?
Each staff member that chooses to participate in this program will be required to keep a blog to track their progress and will also need to register each item completed in the Learning 2.0 log.

* If I'm not an Denton ISD staff member, may I still participate?
Yes, by all means, but you won't need to register your blog with Denton ISD staff. I can't provide staff development credit or prizes for other participants, but you might want to track your progress with the [|43 Things] site. We welcome other participants to join in the fun and follow along.

* Why 23 things instead of having participants do 43 things like the website?
Given the number of things that school employees already have to do and the time frame of the program, the number of "things" was reduced so that staff already burdened with a busy work schedule wouldn't feel overwhelmed by having too many discovery exercises to complete in a week. Also, it takes a lot of effort to create and develop 23 separate exercises and podcasts!

* Will there be any training classes offered to show us how to do this?
Other than the ___________ staff development day where we will introduce and give you hands-on experience using at least 4 of the different exercises, this is a self-directed learning program. If you feel you need assistance with an item, you are encouraged to be resourceful and to find a co-worker or another staff member who can help. Reading other blogs can help, too.

* I've seen the list of 23 Things on this website, but how do I know what to do with them?
Each week, two or three posts will be added to the [|Denton Library forum] with details about the discovery exercises for that week. The reason for this staggered approach is to allow participants the ability to focus each week on a different area without feeling overwhelmed.

* Can I work ahead through the list of items on my own?
Yes, of course. You are encouraged to self-direct your discovery process, especially by working ahead on your own!! However, if you do work ahead on some items, be sure to check back on the exercise details for each item once they are posted so you can be sure to receive full credit for its completion.

*What if I need help - who can I call?
Since this program is self-directed and is being completed by all Denton ISD staff simultaneously, you are encouraged to work with colleagues along your discovery journey.

* Once I complete all 23 things, how do I get my staff development credit?
_____________ will grant credit in Eduphoria to the staff who complete the program when the program officially ends on ____________.

Don't find your question here? Then enter it as a discussion on the Denton ISD forum.