Not that I'm looking for another thing to add to my to do list, but I think a system like this would really help improve our awareness of each others teaching styles as well as make integration much easier as well. If anyone else is interested, perhaps we could pilot with a few volunteers next year?
I think reviewing our policy would be a good idea. I do think there are many missed teaching opportunities resulting from our existing policies. The question is, do the costs outweigh the benefits?
Something to consider implementing with content groups to help improve consistency of experience for the same class? I think this could potentially help address the problem that instigated this weeks Listening groups.
Here's an interesting policy from Fairfax county about use of personal devices at school. Might be something work visiting as we're now seeing things like Nook's and Kindles and phones are becoming more powerful and could potentially be something beneficial to use (in some instances) during class.