Given the rural setting of the region served by ESU 13, the use of web 2.0 tools to create professional learning communities has real potential. Many of the schools we serve are very small, and a grade level or subject area teacher may be the only person in that district with that specific assignment. The region is also very large, and demands a real sacrifice in time and travel to attend scheduled meeting. If teachers in the region are willing to make the commitment to participate, a variety of professional learning communities could be developed. I have been encouraging this type of professional communication for about a year, with very little movement. As I continue to post entries and read numerous other edubloggers’ posts, it is amazing to see the opportunities this technology could provide. Once teachers become comfortable sharing with others from the region, they may expand their vision to include educators from around the world. I did a little research on bloggers in my blogroll, and even in this limited list, found this group of bloggers really does flatten the world. We all have the opportunity to participate in professional learning communities with anyone, anywhere, anytime.