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.
Action-Oriented Micro-Courses
ChatGPT: Personalize Learning with Individualized Instructions
Learn how to personalize learning by generating individualized assignment instructions. Ideal for self-directed projects such as Genius Hour.
Lesson Sequencing: Three Models for Teaching the 5 Es
Learn three instructional models for teaching the 5 Es lesson sequence: whole-group guided instruction, self-paced learning, and stations-based learning.
Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Text Search on Pages
Learn to use Command (Mac) or Control (PC) + F to quickly find specific text, eliminating the need to manually search through content.
Google Classroom: Assign to Multiple Classes
Streamline your workflow by scheduling a single assignment for multiple classes in Google Classroom, ensuring consistency and saving time.
ThingLink: Interactive 360° Image Explore Boards
Turn concepts and places into engaging, exploratory experiences for students with interactive 360° image Explore Boards.
Genially: Create Visually Stunning Presentations
Learn how to create captivating Genially presentations with interactive and animated elements.
Google Sheets: Empower Learners to Track Academic Data
Learn how to use Google Sheets for student-led tracking of academic goals. This course empowers students with tools to visualize progress and take ownership of their 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.