Unit 2 - Expert Panels - Bette Manchester, Maine LTI




The Digital Learning Transition show

Summary: For this unit, we have three separate interviews with leaders from each of the four example digital learning transition initiatives, so you can choose those from the case studies you selected in 2.3. Bette Manchester, President, Maine International Center for Digital Learning and Founding Director, Maine Learning Technology Initiative. Questions discussed with Bette: Can you share more about the Maine Learning Technology Initiative and its sustainability (1:20); How did you plan a vision Maine Learning Technology Initiative's with stakeholders and what areas did you focus on while planning? (3:26); How did you construct your Leadership Teams in order to build capacity at the school and district level? (5:06); Can you describe the approach taken to provide Professional Learning opportunities (professional development) for teachers across Maine, particularly in the areas of Math and Literacy? (7:45); What tips do you have for schools and districts whom have create a vision, but need to generate buy-in within their community and school culture? (9:51)