There are unlimited opportunities for online interaction and collaboration with teachers, both locally and nationally, who are involved in mathematics education reform. Discussions are both formal and informal and moderated by mathematics professionals.
Moderators build structured discussion threads around video segments featured on the Web site.
These listservs provide an opportunity to participate in ongoing interaction with their colleagues. Smaller groups allow more personalized attention and a stronger familiarity with others in the community. The Online Learning Community allows teachers to discuss concepts addressed in the videos, learn how colleagues approach similar teaching situations, share classroom experiences, and participate in a professional development experiences designed to bring about meaningful growth. These online learning communities will use Web-based forums software that will be accessible through any Web browser. In other words, teachers with Web access will not need any special software in order to participate.