With this flexibility goes responsibility for one's own destiny. That means the teacher must work to set learning goals and performance standards to improve their own teaching. It will not be an easy time as there will be many criticisms. As a benefit of this work, the new staff development system will produce substantial improvements in student outcomes and learning. This article has highlighted a different way of using the World Wide Web.
Much more work remains.
But, this effort represents a new way to look at the delivery of professional development services to the classroom teacher. It is anticipated that next year, a report will be available describing progress toward the goal of using technology for purposes of staff development. It is an exciting time and requires individuals with the most imaginative and creative ideas.