Professional Development

Collaboration is an important skill, but how can you ensure students have authentic opportunities to collaborate in a digital space? Virtual learning has exposed challenges in creating collaborative groups, but thankfully there are tools and strategies that can make virtual collaboration just as impactful as in-person collaboration. In this video, learn about the benefits of collaboration and concrete strategies for ensuring students collaborate in a digital environment.

The challenges of remote learning can seem daunting, for both educators and students. But intentional practice and a focus on mindset can improve the experience and help students thrive. In this video, learn five tips and strategies to develop a positive remote learning mindset.

Assessing student work and progress toward learning goals is vital, but too often the only way students are able to demonstrate competency is via traditional assessments. But there are a variety of digital portfolios for students to use that can aid in this endeavor, and many of them are free! In this video, learn about digital tools you can use and how they can transform student learning.

How can you ensure students are actively engaged in a remote setting? Learning outside the four walls of the classroom allows for new, innovative ways to teach, but too often students are passively watching live or pre-recorded lectures. In this video, gain tips and strategies to ensure that students’ minds are engaged when their screens are on.

We all know student engagement is important, but what does it really mean for students to be engaged? And how can we ensure students are engaged during a virtual or hybrid learning environment. In this video, learn about the three types of engagement plus strategies for improving student engagement in the classroom.