~	Tools+for+Delivering+Professional+Development


 * The list bellow, offers an example of many tools available on the Internet that can be used for Professional Development. They include tools for creating and sharing content, setting up a web page for Professional Development, as well as web conferencing tools used for sessions.**
 * [[image:https://www.dropbox.com/static/images/dropbox_logo_home.png width="138" height="51" link="@http://dropbox.com"]] || Dropbox.com offers a service that allows users to store files online and sync them with their computers or mobile devices. This tool is a great resource for Professional Development, as it will allow people to share files in many different ways with those in PD sessions or those who are leading the sessions. The service comes with a free account worth 2GB of storage. Other paid accounts are available. ||
 * [[image:https://www.google.com/intl/en/images/logos/docs_logo.gif width="135" height="37" link="@http://docs.google.com"]] || Google Docs is a suit of online software available from google. It includes “Documents”,”Spreadsheets”,”Presentations”,”Drawings”, and “Forms”. All of these are great tools that can be essential in putting together a Professional Development session. From creating and storing documents just like you would in Microsoft Word, to creating slideshow presentation in “Spreadsheet” and forms for people to fill out and contribute with, Google Docs is a great tool. Any document you create is stored on Google Docs and you can have access to it from any computer that is online. No longer will you need to carry many files with you, or you could also use Google Docs for backups of your presentations. ||
 * [[image:http://www.techsmith.com/jing/assets/img/layout/jing-logo.png link="@http://techsmith.com/jing/"]] || Jing is a great piece of software to help put together a professional development session. It allows users to take a picture or make a short video of what they see on their computer monitor. So, if users are putting together a presentation they can use these screen captures in their slides or videos. Jing also allows users to share video instantly via the web, email, IM, Twitter or online blog. It offers a free account as well as a Pro account that has more functions. ||
 * [[image:http://s.wp.com/wp-content/themes/h4/i/logo-v-rgb.png?m=1308937826g width="135" height="97" link="@http://wodpress.com"]] || While Wordpress.com is mainly known as a blogging platform, it has many features that are useful for Professional Development. Not only can users create a blog about the sessions if they are multi-day or multi-part sessions, but users can also put together a website with information on the topics being discussed. Wordpress.com is by far the easiest way to accomplish both of the above and with a big user following there are many plugins and themes available. ||

|| Engage your students with live or recorded classes Teachers are able to connect with their students in a web conferencing/virtual classroom through an internet connection. The teacher is able to interact with the students in real-time through live chats, videos, audio, or a recorded session. Everyone is able to communicate and share course material, YouTube videos, pictures and through an interactive whiteboard. You are able to record sessions with some web conferencing tools to allow your students to review at their convenience. || ====With web conferencing, you can:====
 * ====== Web Conferencing/Virtual Classroom ======
 * ====hold meetings, trim budgets (travel & time)====
 * ====collaborate with other students & teachers====
 * ====have real-time chatting & instant polling====
 * ====share course content & support learners====
 * ====provide and record lectures====
 * ====show presentations====
 * ====create training events, take virtual field trips====
 * ====Support interactive and online workshops====
 * ====bring experts into the classroom virtually==== ||

Tools for Web Conferencing
 * [[image:http://www.geeks.com/techtips/2010/Images/vyew.png width="219" height="99" link="@http://vyew.com"]] || Vyew is user friendly, offers a free and paid account, it is browser based and allows for 20 participants || media type="youtube" key="GGXDG8q51vI?version=3" height="203" width="247" ||
 * [[image:skype_logo_screen[7].png width="214" height="96" link="@http://skype.com"]] || Skype is user friendly and free, no scheduling needed, it is easy to install and works on any system. || media type="youtube" key="m1mflr-kQlk?version=3" height="156" width="249" ||
 * [[image:http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/join_me.jpg width="121" height="121" link="@http://join.me"]] || Join.me in an online screen-sharing application. It allows users to share their screen with up to 250 users. The presenter can also share control of their desktop to allow users to try what they are explaining. There is also an integrated chat for users to use. Join.me offers an iPad/iPhone and Android versions of their viewer so even people on the go can join your Professional Development session. || media type="youtube" key="g3WUBMtinK0?version=3" height="169" width="252" ||