Educator Resources for Professional Development

Educator Resources for Professional Development It is always a good idea to improve yourself as an educator. Whether you are seeking an online community of teachers where you can exchange ideas, or a site with articles, tech tips, lesson inspiration and more, here are several resources worth exploring: Edutopia offers teacher development resources and other tools and articles that help teachers implement project-based learning, social and emotional learning, comprehensive assessment, integrated studies, and technology integration. TeachThought grows teaching through thought leadership, professional development, resource curation, curriculum development, podcast publishing, and collaboration with organizations around the world. Annenberg Learner distributes multimedia courses and workshops to help teachers keep current on the content they teach. Professional development resources provide teachers with research on the most effective teaching strategies and their connection to national education content standards, as well as tips on practical, classroom application. KQED Teach offers a collection of free professional learning opportunities focused on digital media. Educators can build skills in digital storytelling, data visualization, and critical media use to support all curriculum areas. Teaching Channel highlights inspiring and effective teaching practices in America's schools, offering a library of videos to teachers free of charge. Photo bySharon McCutcheononUnsplash