Your Fall PD Plan Just Revealed Itself!

An item from the folks at ISTE.

From AI to Digcit, the Hottest Topics Are at ISTE U! In just a few days, you can take a deep dive into the critical edtech topics you need to know more about and earn graduate-level credit while you’re at it. It’s all happening at ISTE U, where the next series of instructor-led courses starts Oct. 3. And, as you’ll see, the course lineup is focused on the topics educators tell us they’re most interested in: Artificial intelligence Digital citizenship Future ready librarianship Computational thinking Learning sciences These 15-hour, cohort-based courses were developed using the latest learning science research and will help you transform your teaching practice for the digital age. Thanks to our partnership with Dominican University of California, ISTE U courses are eligible for graduate-level credit – just one more reason you’ll want to join in. Check out all the instructor-led courses, then save your seat! International Society for Technology in Education 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97205 USA Virginia: 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 USA

Presentation – Ed Tech Equipped: Preparing Preservice & New Teachers for Today’s Classrooms

I was at a conference last week and one of the participants brought this slideshow, which I think may be an ISTE presentation, to my attention.

Click on image to visit these Google Slides or visit http://bit.ly/edtechequipped

As I found the data interesting, I thought others involved in K-12 distance, online, and blended learning might be interested as well.

Learn How to Empower Students to Be Their Best Online!

An item from the folks at ISTE.

Bring Digital Citizenship to Your Classroom in Meaningful Ways! As students spend more time online, it’s critical that educators like you are able to guide them in becoming proactive, empowered, successful digital citizens. Two ISTE U courses (one at no cost!) and a FREE upcoming digcit event light the way!   Grow empowered digital citizens Students can do powerful things in digital spaces if they understand what it takes to flourish as a digital citizen. In the ISTE U course Digital Citizenship in Action, you’ll discover creative ways for students to connect with people across the world, follow their curiosity through inquiry-based models, and contribute respectfully as digital citizens in virtual communications. This 15-hour, instructor-led course includes ongoing support from a digital citizenship expert instructor. Enroll by Oct. 3 for the fall session that runs Oct. 3-Dec. 4       FREE course guides you in developing learners’ digital literacy skills The new ISTE U course, Digital Literacy in the Classroom, guides you in helping students grow the digital literacy skills they need to be successful in work, empowered as citizens and fulfilled in life. After all, to be successful digital citizens, learners need digital literacy skills, including the knowledge of and ability to use digital technologies to locate, evaluate, synthesize, create and communicate information, and the ability to understand the human and technological complexities of a digital media landscape. This course is FREE (for a limited time), self-paced and can be completed anytime within six months of registering.       Help kids be their best online! DigCit Connect is a FREE one-day virtual summit on Saturday, Oct. 22, where you’ll learn how to empower students to be their very best in digital spaces! Designed for administrators, teachers, parents, caregivers, families and the education community, the summit will include presentations and workshops to guide educators and parents in creating a healthy digital culture at school and home. Thanks to conversations that go beyond online safety, you’ll get practical approaches to support learners in our highly digital world. Learn more and register today!        About ISTE U ISTE U is a virtual hub of best-in-class professional learning courses to help educators build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world. By working with leading educators and education organizations, ISTE U provides research-based, impactful, engaging courses that put pedagogy first and help you transform teaching and learning. Become an ISTE member and save big at ISTE U! Join ISTE today to get a FREE ISTE U course, plus up to 25% off any additional courses for a year. Membership also includes dozens of ways to build your skills and connect to a passionate community of global educators. International Society for Technology in Education 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97205 USA Virginia: 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 USA

Finish ‘22 Strong by Starting Your ISTE Certification Journey!

An item from the folks at ISTE.

There’s still time to be part of an ISTE-led certification cohort in 2022.

Finish ‘22 Strong by Starting Your ISTE Certification Journey! It’s hard to believe that we’re headed into fall – which leads us to ask, how are your ‘22 PD goals coming along? If ISTE Certification for Educators is on your list (it should be!), there’s still time to register for the remaining 2022 ISTE-led cohorts. And if you need a little more information to be sure ISTE Certification is for you, we’ve got you covered! You can learn more during a free 30-minute informational webinar, or register for a FREE 30-day preview to help you make your decision. Bottom line: Getting ISTE Certified means: You’ll earn recognition for your transformative teaching with tech. You’ll deepen and expand your skill set in applying the ISTE Standards. You’ll connect with an international community of education change-makers. You’ll learn to better model effective practice for others in your school or district. Choose from these ISTE-led cohorts to start your certification training in ‘22: SEPT. 26  OCT. 15 NOV. 16  DEC. 5 Or view all of our providers and save your seat!   If you’re a long-range planner, you can sign up for spring 2023 ISTE-led cohorts starting in October. Choose from these dates, then prepare to save your seat in about two weeks. Jan. 18 Feb. 4 Feb. 21 March 9 March 18 April 10 May 6 May 24 June 8 International Society for Technology in Education 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97205 USA Virginia: 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia, 22201

You’ve GOT to see this inspiring video!

An item from the folks at ISTE.

See What Creating Boldy Looks Like! The ISTE Creative Constructor Lab Virtual is the crucial PD you need this year. We’ve brought together the best and brightest presenters who will share ideas for creating vibrant, media-rich content to inspire the next generation of creators. Plus, when you attend the Creative Constructor Lab Virtual livestream event, you’ll receive: 20% off an ISTE U course. 35% off an ISTE book from our specially curated list for creators. And each day you attend you’ll be entered to win: A free registration to ISTELive 23, June 25-28 in Philadelphia and online. An ISTE book bundle, given to a lucky attendee on the last day of CLL. Now that you’ve had a glimpse into CLL and all the added perks, you’ve got to save your seat! International Society for Technology in Education 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97205 USA 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 USA