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There are many different types of online professional development (OPD), but the learning community model -- which combines readings, activities, and facilitated, peer-to-peer collaborative discussions -- is particularly suited to educators. In this article from "Learning and Leading with Technology," staff members of the Center for Online Professional Education (COPE) describe the "EdTech Leaders Online" approach to online learning communities. They also share a number of "lessons learned," including the need to connect OPD with other ongoing, face-to-face professional development activities in schools and districts. (120k PDF file)

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