Get To Know Your 21st Century Classroom – Part 9: Training and Professional Development

We have talked about many of the new and exciting tools that are available to the 21^st Century Classroom. Hopefully this series has helped stir an interest in learning more about the capabilities and possibilities made available by educational technology. Our final suggestion before we can close this series is that the best way to get the most out of your 21^st century classroom is to be trained by professionals.

21^st Century Classroom – 101

Our classes are taught by former Educators who have been certified as instructors for our equipment. We offer a two part class, Core Essentials Part 1 & Core Essentials Part 2, which focuses on the fundamental use and inclusion of digital equipment into the daily lesson plan. Student-Educators are trained on hardware and software relevant to the products installed into their specific rooms. Teachers are also given a first glimpse into the digital resource libraries available online and introduced to their utility. A portion of the class is devoted toward explaining the software necessary for creating digital lesson plans and flipcharts.

The Next Level

Beyond the Essentials further explores the robust education software and builds on the skills learned in Core Essentials. Instructors cover additional features of the programs and how to integrate files from other sources into the curriculum.

Additional classes are also available to learn more about Student Response Systems and Training Certification, among others.

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