The document discusses the importance of continuous professional learning for educators. It notes that traditional "training" models are insufficient for ambitious reforms in education. Effective professional learning is centered around critical teaching activities, grows from investigations of practice, and is built on substantial professional discourse among colleagues. When structured as ongoing learning communities, it allows educators to collaboratively solve problems, develop skills, and improve standards of practice over time. Technology can help facilitate participation in these important professional learning opportunities.

1. Educators as Professional Learners Derek Wenmoth Director, eLearning CORE Education Ltd. http://www.core-ed.net http://blog.core-ed.net/derek

10. It grows from investigations of practice Would grouping help? What are the best resources to use? Is each child getting enough of my attention? What’s the best way to introduce the topic? What if I integrate my curriculum? Who is helping who? Are my instructions clear enough? Should I teach maths in the morning?