1. Sometimes when I've finished showing teachers/parents the possibilities, they feel so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Begin where you feel most comfortable. Add clip art to some poems for your class for your shared reading Duotangs. At the lab, use the online activities that have already been collected. Ask your administration for KidPix and Kidspiration licensing for your school.

2. Browse through the telecollaborative projects for ideas that you can use right away.

3. Check the PD calendars for your district and sign-up for areas you want to improve - learning how to make a web page? learning how to work with digital images? learning how to use multimedia? If you don't see what you are looking for, contact your tech person in the district and ask them how you can learn more... Try to find someone willing to mentor you in your journey. You can always email me and I can try to help you out online, or refer you to online tutorial pages.

4. Once you have an idea of a project you'd like to do with your children, find someone to collaborate with you. Ask your colleagues - at school, from your same grade level in your district, or if you'd like email me and I can post it on the list serve mail out.

5. Be patient with yourself. It takes years to gain proficiency. I am always learning more myself...