School may be out, but the learning never stops—especially for educators! If professional development is on your summer to-do list, we’ve got some ideas for you. Below, check out some professional development options from our partners.
Become a Google Certified Educator
Whether you want to learn how to better use Google tools to streamline your classroom, are interested in learning more about Chromebooks or you’d like to train other educators as a summer side hustle, Google for Education offers a variety of training paths. Free online training help educators make the most of classroom technology, while also preparing them for certifications, including Level 1 and 2 Educator Certifications to Certified Coach, Trainer and Innovator.
A few highlights of Google’s free courses include the Digital Citizenship and Safety Course, which informs educators how to keep themselves and their students safe from phishing and other scams, how to manage and maintain an online reputation, and how to navigate issues around privacy. Meanwhile, in the Tools for Diverse Learners Training, explore ways to harness technology to better accommodate learners with special needs.
Inspired educators with a vision to transform education can check out Google’s Certified Innovator program. The program nurtures educators who’ve passed the Google Certified Educator Level 2 exam in launching their own innovation projects with the support of a community of like-minded learners and mentoring.
Delve into Dell Technologies Professional Learning
Dell Technologies collaborates with school districts to provide personalized professional development for educators. From virtual courses to professional certification offerings, Dell is committed to helping districts achieve their goals.
Among Dell’s virtual courses, you’ll find classes like Authentic Student Learning and Gamification, which cover the benefits of gamification while also incorporating the theory into the training itself. Inquiry and Questioning: Igniting Student Curiosity with Technology provides a deep dive into the value of fostering curiosity, as well as the intersection of curiosity and technology. Leading a Culture of Change in your School examines technology initiatives that can be used to create change.
Explore the Microsoft Learn Educator Center
The Microsoft Learn Educator Center offers a plethora of training options. Whether you’re interested in integrating Minecraft into your teaching by becoming a Global Minecraft Mentor, learning more about increasing accessibility and inclusivity in your school, or diving deeper into STEM and coding, you’re sure to find training that matches your interests.
Close the STEM gap by engaging girls goes over ways to close the gender gap and lead more girls and women into STEM careers. In Build social and emotional skills in your classroom community with Reflect, teachers learn how Microsoft’s Reflect app gives students the chance to identify their emotions, increase empathy and feel heard. For educators interested in how a blend of in-person and virtual learning might look in the future, check out Lead forward: Integrate the best strategies from remote, hybrid and blended learning for school leaders.
What are your favorite professional development resources for educators? Leave us a comment and let us know!
