Summer Adventure - Discovery Education Community

Professional Learning Summer Adventure

Join Discovery Education for a summer learning adventure that will help you get the new school year off to a fantastic start. Learn at your own pace as you relax by the pool, visit a far-flung destination, or meet your colleagues over iced coffee.

From online courses to instructional strategies and webinars to community conversations, there is something for everyone on this trip. All you need is an internet connection and the willingness to let Discovery Education help you harness your creativity and drive.

#1 Online Courses

Free online, self-paced, interactive professional learning courses help you make the most of Discovery Education digital resources in your classroom. Earn badges and certificates for completed courses. Suggested courses include:

Top Five Things To Know: Streaming
Digital Integration
Developing Literacy
Getting Started with the Student Experience

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#2 Hot Topics

Learn how Discovery Education’s features and resources support teaching and learning within trending topics in education, such as differentiating instruction and literacy. (CDN)

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#3 Spotlight on Strategies

SOS are creative, research-based instructional strategies for integrating digital media in effective, meaningful, and practical ways. Make the most of your SOS with professional learning resources, toolkits for sharing with colleagues, and an at-a-glance grid view that includes SOS alignment to MCREL’s 6-Phase Model of Learning. (CDN)

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#4 Webinars

Looking for ways to integrate Discovery Education services deeper into your instruction? Our webinar series ranges from a Getting Started overview to deeper dives into each service. Webinars also explore the many ways you can use our services as part of daily instruction. (CDA)

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#5 DEN Online Community

Whether you’re searching for instructional ideas, interested in teacher-created resources, or connecting with other educators, there are lots of ways to get involved. In the DEN Online Community, educators across Canada and the United States are discussing strategies and sharing resources. Find out more and start earning badges for your participation.

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Upcoming Events

To help facilitate learning events that work with your schedule, we host in-person, virtual, and blended events, all offered at no-cost for community members at all levels. | View Events

Professional Learning Center

Grow and learn with other Discovery Educators by using these resources to develop your practice and connect with others. | Learn More

Student Summer Adventure

Every trip has to start somewhere, and this is the "launch pad" for your student's adventure. A number of summer experiences, virtual trips, and explorations are already live - so they can get started straight away! | Start Exploring