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Bring Your PD a Spark of Joy

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 35

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Professional Learning Specialist
Jillian DuBois is a repurposed educator living in tropical Clearwater, FL. After being in the field of education for over two decades, she currently serves as a Professional Learning Guide @ForwardEdgeOH. She spends her free time as an author /illustrator of several children's books and is the Optimistic Originator of Imparted Joy LLC. Each day is a FRESH opportunity to listen, be slow to criticize, and be quick to empathize. Keep dancing and dreaming with JOY.

Session description

Traditional professional development models force teachers into stagnant one-size-fits-all packages or expensive postgraduate programs that may never impact instructional practice. Edge•U offers educators pertinent micro-credentials (badges) based on the effective implementation of high-impact strategies supported by engaging technology.

Purpose & objective

Edge•U offers educators pertinent microcredentials (badges) based on the effective implementation of high-impact strategies supported by engaging technology. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of purposeful PD and how they can bring this solution to their district.

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Outline

Content & Activities: ISTE Seal of Alignment Poster Session

Time: 1 hour

Process: Peer to peer interaction

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Supporting research

https://edgeubadges.com/

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Session specifications

Topic:
Professional learning
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
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  • Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
Disclosure:
The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session