Literature+Review

__**Research/Literature Review**__ 1. Dufour, Richard. What is a Professional Learning Community? []

2. Bunkley,Crystal M.Using Computer-Mediated Communication to Enhance Teacher Collaboration, Valdosta State University, Ga.Retrieved June 7, 2012 from []

3. The Metri Group: Policy Brief: Teacher Learning through Collaboration and System Innovation retrieved June 6, 2012 from [] 4. Curwood,Jen Scott 10 Big Ideas to Improve your Schools retrieved June 9, 2012, from []

5. Lynton, Jamie (2010) Building and maintaining an online professional learning community from //Learn, Inc. at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill retrieved from// June 5, 2012 from []

6. Rentfro, E. R. (2007, Winter). Professional Learning Communities Impact Student Success. //Leadership Compass//, //5//, 1-3.

7. Richardson, J. (2011, September). The Ultimate Practioner. //Phi Delta Kappan//, //93//, 27-32.

8. Thessin, R. A., & Starr, J. P. (2011, March). Supporting the Growth of Professional Learning Communities Districtwide. //Phi Delta Kappan//, //92//, 48-54.

9. Smith, B. L., and MacGregor, J. T. (1992). "What is collaborative learning?" Goodsell, A. S., Maher, M. R., and Tinto, V. (Eds.), //Collaborative Learning: A Sourcebook for Higher Education//. National Center on Postsecondary Teaching, Learning, & Assessment, Syracuse University.

10.Carmichael, L. (1982, October). Leaders as learners: A possible dream. //Educational Leadership,//40(1), 58-59..

11. Nelson, T. H., Deuel, A., Slavit, D., & Kennedy, A. (2010, July). Leading Deep Conversations in Collaborative Inquiry Groups. //The Clearing House//, //83//, 173-179.

12. Nelson, T. H., LeBard, L., & Waters, C. (2010, July). How to Create a Professional Learning Community. //Science and Children, v//, //47//, 36-40.

13. Professional Learning Communities. (n.d.). //annenberginstitute.org//. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from http://annenberginstitute.org/pdf/ProfLearning.pdf

14. Professional Learning Communities: What Are They And Why Are They Important?: Outcomes of PLCs for Staff and Students. (n.d.). //Welcome to SEDL: Advancing Research, Improving Education//. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from []