Free training on digital teaching, learning available for teachers

The Tennessee Department of Education is partnering with Trevecca Nazarene University to provide free training on digital learning and teaching to all Tennessee teachers.

The self-paced, online training is available now through August 1 and will help teachers develop skills for digital learning, including how to design classes for remote instruction, use technology to enhance learning outcomes for all students and more, according to a press release from the education department.

“As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and related school closures, digital learning has become a critical resource for many districts to deliver academic instruction to students. Teachers are learning to adapt to the new challenges of digital learning and teaching, but they should not have to do it alone, so we are thrilled this resource is available to all Tennessee teachers,” reads a statement from Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn. “We are so grateful to Trevecca for making this training available now to help Tennessee teachers build their digital tool kit to better serve all students.”

The professional development course will specifically equip teachers with digital skills to serve student needs and prepare for the next school year, which will be particularly important should digital instruction continue to be necessary, according to a press release. The department plans to release additional resources for teachers in the coming weeks and months.

The training will take place in four modules. The online course opened Friday and will be available until August 1.

Tennessee educators can register for the free training online at Trevecca.edu/remote instruction.