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VirtCon 2024: Discovery Education Invites Teachers and Administrators to Free Day of Professional Learning

EdNews Daily

Discovery Education invites teachers and administrators around the globe to participate in its 13th annual Fall VirtCon, which will be held this year on Saturday, October 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM Eastern.

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Efficacy in Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Speaking from experience, I have significantly benefited from not only engaging in digital spaces but taking what I have learned and applying it to my practice, which I can readily show when asked or communicate through my blog. I have written in the past about the need to move from professional development (PD) to professional learning.

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Improving Professional Learning through Feedback Loops

Digital Promise

Feedback loops can help identify what a teacher needs and strategies to implement to achieve a better outcome and can offer a valuable solution to challenges they face.

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6 Ways to Improve Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

The bottom line is that all educators yearn for quality professional learning as opposed to development that leads to sustained improvements in teaching, learning, and leadership. The image below from Katie Martin sums up nicely what educators want out of professional learning. Always make time for feedback.

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Strengthen Professional Learning with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

Micro-credentials present a unique opportunity to link professional learning to practice. Through each competency-based credential, educators demonstrate application of their learning. For districts to formally integrate micro-credentials into professional learning, they must: Build awareness and encourage educator buy-in.

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Professional Learning Communities: Using the 5Es to Give Teachers Agency and Maximize Productivity

Catlin Tucker

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. Professional learning should not be relegated to a handful of all-staff training days. The members of the PLC determine the focus of their inquiry and learning.

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Cultivating Leadership: Strategies for Building Capacity

A Principal's Reflections

Investing in Professional Learning Building leadership capacity requires continuous learning. Equally important are informal learning opportunities like peer mentoring, collaborative projects, and reflective practices. This can be achieved through formal training programs, workshops, job-embedded coaching and conferences.

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