 LearnNowBC promotes best practice in teaching and learning online, in alignment with the Ministry of Education's Standards for Distributed Learning in BC. In support of that objective, K-12 educators have access to a wide variety of professional learning opportunities that can help them design distributed learning environments, and develop, deliver or manage distributed, online and blended learning experiences. |
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Informal Learning Opportunities |
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Professional Learning Events |
 You can access online and blended professional learning events that give you a range of learning experiences through symposia, seminars, workshops facilitated asynchronous discussions, webcasts and online presentations. These events use a variety of technologies and delivery methods. Some of these events take place inside the Learning Community, others are available through other suppliers. | | |
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 The Annual Spring Conference creates an integrated team atmosphere in which participants can work collaboratively to create access to and improvement in distributed learning for the entire educational community.
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Our facilitated Professional Learning Community is open to all members and brings together educators from both inside and outside the province to a collaborative online environment. There you can share expertise, discuss related issues and showcase innovation in online and distributed learning. | | |
 You have access to 40 Teacher Essentials module libraries (elementary, middle and secondary) which are part of a series of self-paced “just enough – just in time” modules on specific topics and content areas that cover all facets of K-12 education. . | | | |
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 We’re constantly scanning the educational sector for professional learning opportunities for you. For a complete listing of all opportunities and to register, please see our Upcoming Events Calendar. | | | |
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 You can access One-Credit Technology-Mediated Learning course offerings from Royal Roads University which are available to school districts at discount rates. These courses are eligible for advanced standing in the Learning and Technology Graduate Certificate program, or, credit as an elective in the Master of Arts Learning and Technology program.
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 You have access to e-PD courses guide teachers through a considered approach to infusing technology into their practice. There are four core courses and numerous elective courses to choose from. | | | |
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