Verizon Innovative Learning’s Teacher Training Pathways

The way teachers teach and how lessons are structured continues to change, creating a demand for flexible professional learning for remote and hybrid instruction.

Open to all educators, Verizon Innovative Learning’s Teacher Training Pathways support teachers with free professional learning focused on digital skills, remote learning, and digital coaching with opportunities to earn Digital Promise micro-credentials.

Training verification includes:

• Competency-based certification of learning via micro-credentials, assessed by experts.
• Certificate of attendance

Here is a sample of the courses you can look forward to.

Introduction to Instructional Tech Coaching Year 1
This course defines instructional coaching and provides guidance on strategies coaches can use as they develop or expand their roles within a school. It is designed to build coach capacity to strategically and purposefully improve teaching and learning with instructional technology. Participants will also learn how to reinforce interpersonal relationships among educators and administrators leading to increased student achievement. This course may serve as a supplemental resource to pre-existing coaching models. The Introduction to Instructional Technology Coaching Year 1 pathway is aligned to six micro-credentials.

Introduction to Instructional Tech Coaching Year 2
This course provides depth on building resilient and sustainable learning communities in high-poverty schools. This course is a follow-up to the Introduction to Instructional Tech Coaching Year 1 pathway and is aligned to six micro-credentials.

Creating Digitally Inclusive and Accessible Learning Experiences
In this pathway, teachers will learn about various aspects of creating inclusive and accessible learning experiences. Teachers will identify steps of the design process for creating inclusive learning assets, which includes accessible learning assets that engage learners and optimize their learning experiences. Teachers will have the opportunity to earn the Creating Digitally Inclusive and Accessible Learning Experiences micro-credential upon the successful completion of this course.

Understanding Learner Variability
In this pathway, educators will develop a foundational understanding of the research on learner variability and its impact on teaching and learning. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Understanding Learner Variability micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Design Better Learning Experiences with Learner Variability
The Design Better Learning Experiences with Learner Variability pathway helps educators understand learner factors and how to design learning experiences that maximize for learner variability. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Design Better Learning Experiences with Learner Variability micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Applying Learner Variability to Coaching Practices
Coaches will incorporate learner variability into daily coaching practices. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Applying Learner Variability to Coaching Practices micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Applying Learner Variability To Teaching Practices
Educators will incorporate learner variability into daily instructional practices. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Applying Learner Variability to Teaching Practices micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Building Powerful Family and Community Partnerships
Family and community partnerships are vital to student learning. Educators will create sustainable relationships with communities and families. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Building Powerful Family & Community Partnerships micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Make Student Thinking Visible
Educators will build effective learning environments and learn strategies that guide students to articulate their thinking. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Make Student Thinking Visible micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

The Talk: Valuing Diversity in Teaching Practices
Educators will explore various diversity-focused strategies to assist with tailoring content and teaching methods to maximize student learning. This includes building effective classroom environments and learning experiences that represent and include student diversity. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the The Talk: Valuing Diversity in Teaching Practices micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Social-Emotional Learning in Today’s Classroom
Educators will explore concepts and skills related to social and emotional learning. Educators will examine effective ways of connecting and communicating even in the most challenging situations, and strategies for building collaborative classroom communities and positive learning environments. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Social-Emotional Learning in Today’s Classroom micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Leverage the Power of Podcasts and Video
Educators will explore how podcasts and videos can be used as a unique approach for teaching and learning. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Leverage the Power of Podcasts and Video micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Building a Collaborative Data Culture
Educators will eliminate data silos and explore data planning tools while promoting diversity of perspectives and encouraging collaboration. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Building a Collaborative Data Culture micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Effective Use of Learner Profiles
Teachers will examine how learner profiles can be used to identify learner variability factors that will impact instruction and the learning environment. Teachers will learn how to use different types of profiles and surveys to determine learner needs. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Effective Use of Learner Profiles micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

The Art of Content Curation
Teachers will examine the art of content curation and its benefits to teaching and learning. Teachers will learn how to curate content to model and support learners in developing the essential skill of critical consumption. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the The Art of Content Curation micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Leveraging Flexible Learning Formats
Teachers will examine different types of flexible learning formats that can be used to deliver instruction with technology. Teachers will learn how to use playlists, choice boards, or create their own flexible learning format. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Leveraging Flexible Learning Formats micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Station Rotation Model
Teachers will explore the station rotation model of blended learning and the various components that need to be in place when implementing this model. Teachers will learn to implement a basic station rotation in a blended learning format by utilizing key strategies, tools, and research. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Station Rotation micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Implementing Multimodal Learning
Teachers will define multimodal learning and examine how it can be used in instruction to proactively meet variable learner needs. Teachers will learn how to implement multimodal instruction through a variety of formats that integrate technology. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Implementing Multimodal Learning micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Creating a Collaborative Classroom Culture
Teachers will explore ways to create a highly collaborative classroom environment. Teachers will learn how to identify, explicitly teach, and create opportunities for students to practice and develop collaboration and group problem-solving skills continually. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Creating a Collaborative Classroom Culture micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.

Gamifying Learning
Teachers will explore game elements that, when applied to learning, will make learning more engaging, provide repeated exposure to content, and help them reach desired behavior changes. Educators will have the opportunity to earn the Gamifying Learning micro-credential upon successful completion of this course.