MPS OPD/Current Professional Development/Engaging DL Learners

Objectives
 For the Core Group of Disciplinary Leaders
 * to increase buy-in and engagement in the use of instructional technology for professional development
 * to support DL Champions - as ambassadors/advocates in their disciplines
 * to facilitate and support information-sharing and dialogue in applying good practices in the use of instructional technology
 * to facilitate peer learning and knowledge transfer in a community of practice model
 * to communicate and report group experience beyond the Core Group - to relevant stakeholders

Assumptions

 * there is 1 representative person from each of the disciplines
 * each person has permission and availability to participate in this pilot project

Questions

 * who will be on the initial team?
 * who will be reporting to whom?
 * what are the kinds of outcomes you're looking for?

Deliverables

 * X number of people trained
 * X number of materials posted
 * X number of substantive discussions / threads
 * X number of lessons learned, etc.
 * X communiques

Time Frame

 * September to December (Phase I}
 * January to April (Phase II) - expansion

Resources

 * Sample Language - Terms of Reference