Professional Development
"Annenberg Learner uses media and telecommunications to advance excellent teaching in American schools. This mandate is carried out chiefly by the funding and broad distribution of educational video programs with coordinated Web and print materials for the professional development of K-12 teachers. It is part ofThe Annenberg Foundation and advances the Foundation's goal of encouraging the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge. Annenberg Learner's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home. All Annenberg Learner videos exemplify excellent teaching."
The @ONE Project makes it easy for California Community College faculty and staff to learn about technology that will enhance student learning and success. @ONE’s programs provide training and online resources for free - or at a very low cost - thanks to funding from the California Community College Chancellor's Office Telecommunication and Technology Infrastructure Program (TTIP).
Each year, @ONE offers over 100 trainings, drawing more than 8,500 registrations. Workshops are taught by knowledgeable instructors who tailor their content to the specifics of the community college setting. The programs are also structured to fit a busy faculty or staff member’s schedule.
edWeb.net is a professional social and learning network that makes is easy for anyone in the education community to connect with peers, share information and best practices, spread innovative ideas, and provide professional development.
edWeb provides an easy and intuitive Web 2.0 platform that includes blogs, discussions, file-sharing, shared calendars, wikis, live chat, messaging, polling, and shared links. Communities (groups) can be created and linked for closer collaboration.
A comprehensive website and online community that increases knowledge, sharing, and adoption of what works in K-12 education. We emphasize core strategies: project-based learning, comprehensive assessment, integrated studies, social and emotional learning, educational leadership and teacher development, and technology integration.
Canvas Network gives teachers, learners and institutions alike the place and platform to define the world of open online learning in a way that makes sense for everyone. It grows as teachers and learners apply it in individual ways and then share the results with the world.
Built on the same Canvas platform that millions already use to learn every day, Canvas Network will grow to be a gathering place for the open online courses, communities and collections that millions more will be able to use to evolve learning to meet their goals.
So take a course. Teach a course. Explore. Imagine.
Coursera is an education platform that partners with top universities and organizations worldwide, to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free.
We envision a future where everyone has access to a world-class education. We aim to empower people with education that will improve their lives, the lives of their families, and the communities they live in.
What is MOOC Campus? It’s college, but way better. We’ve nixed the hefty tuition fees, and you get to learn what you want to, when you want to. We provide a campus location for students studying online.
We decided to do something radical: create the world’s first residential campus for self-directed learners. This way, students can harness the massive offerings of the web within a supportive, passionate, and engaging community.
“MOOC List” is an aggregator (directory) of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from different providers. We don’t give MOOCs. We don’t build MOOCs. We list the majority of MOOC courses around the world! “MOOC List” is a website where you can search for MOOCs from different initiatives.
PBS TeacherLine is the premier provider of online professional development for educators. PBS TeacherLine offers more than 80 graduate level facilitated, online courses, and, a growing library of "just-in-time" self-paced courses for teachers. The courses span the curriculum: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies, Science, and Social Studies/History.
PBS TeacherLine is committed to helping educators acquire the skills they need to become—and stay—highly effective teachers needed to prepare students for a successful future. And, as a division of PBS, with its history of providing outstanding educational resources, our mission is not only to inform but to inspire.
The Library of Congress is the nation’s first established cultural institution and the largest library in the world, with millions of items including books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections.
Sophia makes it easier than ever to flip your classroom with our free teacher tools for blended learning. Transform your classroom into an active learning environment with our groups, quizzes, and tutorials features. You can also track student progress every step of the way with our data and analytics. Additionally, we offer awesome ways to continue your professional development.
And it’s all free.