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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

For the most part, this consisted of attending mandatory district “PD” days, professional learning communities (PLC)’s or approved off-site experiences such as conferences, workshops, or webinars. It was at this time that I began to shift away from PD and instead embrace a culture of professional learning.

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How Microcredentials Can Boost Professional Learning

Edsurge

Microcredentials provide an opportunity for educators to pursue focused professional learning at their own pace, and on their own schedules. In this webinar, we’ll explore: How can teachers understand the value of microcredentials for their own personal learning? It’s an exciting and daunting topic.

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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

From here, schools can begin to focus on a remote blended learning model that can serve as a foundation for all K-12 classrooms to create a more personalized experience. Professional Learning Many schools were not prepared when the pandemic hit. If professional learning was not emphasized, it’s definitely not too late.

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Preparation for What Comes Next

A Principal's Reflections

How will educators get the professional learning support they so desperately need? These are just a few of the questions being pondered, where there are no clear or definitive answers. My colleagues Venola Mason and Weston Kieschnick facilitated a webinar with me that dove into all of the focus areas identified in the post.

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Navigating a Year of Distance Learning as an Instructional Coach

Digital Promise

Based on my Twitter and Instagram feeds in August, I wasn’t the only educator who felt the urge to sign up for every newsletter, webinar, or online course on all things distance learning. While the drive to push my learning was well-intentioned, it led to serious PD FOMO.

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How an LMS Can Solve Professional Learning's Challenges—and Keep Master Teachers Engaged

Edsurge

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We Hint: Think AI.)

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Supporting Districts to Develop Inclusive Computing Pathways

Edsurge

Districts must bring together available resources, activities, national events and tools to create a learning progression that allows students to engage in computing opportunities equitably. Beginning in the fall of 2018, North Salem partnered with Digital Promise to provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in the district.