Next Generation Teacher
Where innovative-minded educators learn and grow.
Professional Learning for Teachers, by Teachers
Our action-oriented learning hub center equips teachers with practical strategies and resources for meaningful technology integration. Our personalized micro-courses instill confidence, and our just-in-time resources help busy educators experiment with new ideas.
Who We Are
We're a community of classroom teachers and instructional leaders dedicated to empowering teachers with the tools, strategies, and resources to empower their students.
What We Believe
Achieving student-centered learning demands that educators have access to high-quality, personalized instruction focused on practical application.
Who We Serve
We support teachers and schools keen on deepening their technological and pedagogical skills, ready to make learning authentic, relevant, and meaningful for all learners.
98% of teachers who take our courses report increased confidence in their ability to integrate technology to support student learning.
What We Offer
Next Generation Teacher offers a variety of on-demand learning experiences to meet needs of individual educators.
Micro-Courses
Concise courses built around single learning objectives to help teachers build skills incrementally.
Classroom-Ready Resources
Stop recreating the wheel with our collection of templates to streamline implementation.
Just-in-Time Tutorials
Easy-to-follow instructional videos for programs & instructional strategies at your fingertips.
ISTE Aligned Courses & Resources
Select courses and classroom resources aligned with specific ISTE Educator & Student standards.
UDL Aligned Courses & Resources
Access courses and resources to help you implement specific Universal Design for Learning strategies.
Digital Badges
Showcase your achievements and keep track of your personal learning journey through custom digital badges.
Find Courses at Your Just-Right Level
Action-Oriented Micro-Courses
Google Slides: How to Use Templates
Learn where to find free templates to streamline your Slides creation process.
Google Slides: How to Format Text
Learn how to easily improve the appearance and readability of your Slides.
Google Slides: How to Embed Videos
Learn how to embed videos to provide alternatives to text.
Google Slides: How to Animate Text
Learn how to add add motion to text to make presentations more visually engaging.
Google Slides: How to Add Hyperlinks
Learn how to seamlessly embed external hyperlinks in Slides.
Google Slides: How to Add & Customize Images
Learn how to add & customize images to offer alternatives for auditory information.
Google Slides: How to Add Audio
Learn how to add audio to Slides to provide alternatives to visual information.
Nearpod: How to Assign Live & Self-Paced Lessons
Learn how to use Nearpod as a front-of-class, whole-group activity or for self-paced learning.
Introduction to Explore Boards
Discover how Explore Boards build background knowledge and spark curiosity while offering students choice.
ChatGPT: Art & Science of Prompt Engineering
Discover how effective prompt design can make the difference between receiving mediocre and high-quality AI responses.
Lesson Sequencing: Explore, Explain, Apply
Explore, Explain, Apply is a strategic instructional sequence that guides students through hands-on discovery and application of new concepts. This learner-centric approach deepens comprehension and promotes the active application of knowledge.
Google Sheets: Student-Led Habit Tracking
Learn how to use Google Sheets habit trackers to increase learner awareness of the relationship between daily actions and goal attainment.
Introduction to Thinking Routines
Learn the origin of Project Zero's thinking routines, their purpose, and applications. Incorporate these consistent processes to encourage independent thinking, deepen understanding, and foster collaborative learning.
UDL: What Is Universal Design?
Discover how Universal Design fosters inclusivity by proactively addressing and eliminating access barriers from the initial design stage.
