We also recommend that Online Professional Development Specialists share facilitation with local content area specialists when running workshops outside their major area of expertise. Each of the ETLO workshops for teachers is designed to incorporate local curriculum standards, themes, and special issues into the activities and discussions. You do not need to revise the workshop structure to do so-the design is intentionally flexible enough to accommodate local needs. The initial set of workshops is designed to include teachers with a range of skills using technology in the classroom, from minimal to more advanced. Those who are experienced users will certainly benefit, and will also be able to contribute to their colleagues' learning.
Some school districts encourage local experts to serve as co-facilitators, rather than participants.
ETLO online workshops for teachers focus on integrating technology into the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning. They are not designed to teach basic skills in operating a computer, as these are better learned in hands-on workshops. Participants should know the basics of running programs, saving and loading files, printing, using a word processor and email, and accessing and searching for information on the Web. All materials for ETLO workshops will be available online at no extra cost. This may include short audio or video clips, as well as articles, web sites, and hypertext materials.