Online PD for K-12 Educators Featuring Jay McTighe





Empowering Teachers with Online PD Opportunities


To provide professional development opportunities for K-12 educators who are working remotely, Defined Learning offers an online PD course on authentic performance tasks. This course features Jay McTighe, co-author of Understanding by Design (UbD), who provides practical strategies for engaging students in meaningful performance tasks that build future-ready skills.

This engaging online PD course includes four modules that can be done in the order they are provided or individually in a self-paced manner. Teachers who complete the course will receive a certificate and digital badge.

Topics covered in four 45-minute modules: 
  • Module 1: Understanding educational foundations, strategies and applications of PBL & performance tasks
  • Module 2: Identifying high-quality performance tasks
  • Module 3: Assessing student learning
  • Module 4: Creating student portfolios that advance future-readiness
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"Through Defined Learning, teachers can engage their students in meaningful learning and authentic assessment – and that is the best preparation for the world outside of school." 
- Jay McTighe, nationally recognized educator, and award-winning author

For full access to Defined Learning, click here for a free 60-day trial and demo.
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