In the early days of using computers, word processors changed written communication forever. The advent of desktop publishing, graphics and presentation tools was exciting in that they enabled even young children to communicate more powerfully. The Internet and its vast educational resources and ability to facilitate communication offers so much potential that we have barely begun to scratch the surface. What's particularly exciting is that Desktop Movies can be shared on the Internet, breaking down walls to teaching and learning, and offering the potential to change communication and learning dramatically. Students can take courses from teachers outside their school, expanding their opportunities for learning beyond what their district can offer.
Students can learn from other students through sharing of powerful video presentations.
These new technologies promise to change the way teachers teach, the way students and teachers learn and the way we all communicate. This year, we are integrating learning about the new Desktop Movie technologies with our theme of Teachers Teaching Teachers. To give you inspiration and ideas, we're sharing some of the many ideas we collected in last year's Computer Learning Month competition, Winning Workshops and Materials for Professional Development . We're taking professional development this year to a new level by encouraging educators to develop workshops and training materials using Desktop Movies and Web pages so teachers everywhere can learn from them. We're also launching the new Computer Learning Foundation Hall of Fame this year.