Best Practices in PD: Fostering Educator Growth Through Collaboration and Technology Integration
SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026
Audience Classification: Digital Learning Audience Expertise: All Levels - This session is intentionally designed to engage and provide value across experience levels-from beginners to seasoned leaders. Grade Level Focus: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools Primary Audience: Teacher, Inst Leader, Prof Dev, School Leader Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.
Associate Director of Professional Learning Wisconsin Virtual School Phillips, Wisconsin, United States
Abstract Description : In the dynamic landscape of virtual learning, continuous professional growth is vital. This session will delve into two impactful professional learning initiatives implemented by Wisconsin Virtual School: “Tech Check Monthly” and the “WDLC (Wisconsin Digital Learning Collaborative) Educator Workshop.” Participants will gain practical insights and actionable strategies for fostering a collaborative and tech-savvy learning environment for educators.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to apply strategies for designing collaborative professional development that promotes peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing among educators in a virtual setting.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe a process for vetting of AI and other ed tech solutions, all aimed at maximizing teacher productivity and efficiency.
