Using+Skype+to+Connect+With+Others

== = = = = =Connecting With Others in the Albemarle County Public School Division= ====The vertical team mission for the 2009-2010 school year is to innovate, systematize, and operationalize curriculum, assessment, and instruction.====

Vertical team members are responsible for:

 * ====Establishing year-long goals and setting priorities in their assigned content areas====
 * ====Providing recommendations for division-level strategic planning====
 * ====Contributing to important curriculum work in the division====
 * ====Serving as a communication liaison across schools and between central office and their schools====
 * ====Participating in regularly scheduled meetings (At least 4, but no more than 8)====
 * ====Participating in subcommittees with specific goals====
 * ====Soliciting input and feedback from teachers to inform the work of the Vertical Team====
 * ====Facilitating leadership to complete projects in assigned areas====

====Click **[|here]** to log onto Schoolnet and access the 2009-2010 Vertical Team Members by school and content area.====
 * 1) ====When you are logged in, click the blue Outreach tab.====
 * 2) ====Then search using the term "vertical."====
 * 3) ====Click the second item on the results page which reads "Vertical Teams." This should connect you to the list of members.====

=Connecting with Educators Outside of Your Divisio**n**=
 * ====**[|Sign up here to connect to other expert educators on Skype!]**====
 * ====**[|Current list of educators on Skype who are willing to connect & collaborate.]**====

= = = = =**Explore Other Exciting Schools & Programs**=
 * ====**[|Math & Science Innovation Center in Richmond]**====
 * ====**[|Prince William County Schools Mathematics Online - Offers many math PLC resources.]**====
 * ====**[|High Tech High - Innovative School in San Diego, CA]**====
 * ====**[|50 Best Blogs for Educational Leader - Connect to other great thinkers!]**====

= = =Articles on Skype and PLCs=
 * ====**[|Maryland's Electronic Learning Community]**====
 * ====**[|Blog about about Skype in Professional Development]**====
 * ====**[|Skype for Dummies: Suggestions on How to Use Skype Instructionally - Discuss these at your next PLC!!]**====
 * ====**[|Food for PLC Thought! 50 Instructional Uses of Skype]**====