Teaching Channel courses and the ISTE Seal
Teaching Channel Courses have received the ISTE Seal of Approval
All Teaching Channel courses have received the rigorous and prestigious ISTE Seal of Approval. Currently, one of four professional development companies earning the seal.
The ISTE Seal serves as a mark of high-quality product design for solutions that enable and guide high-quality learning. By choosing to demonstrate their commitment to supporting best practices for teaching and learning, these products show a purposeful and meaningful dedication to practical usability, digital pedagogical implementation, and the ISTE Standards. With a focus on user experience, product usability, and the most essential elements of instructional technology today, the ISTE Seal provides a set of criteria and simple indicators to guide educators, students, and technology directors
toward the very best products on the market.
ISTE awards a seal only after an extensive analysis conducted by trained ISTE reviewers that ensures a product meets all critical elements under specific review criteria.
By earning an ISTE Seal, ISTE verifies that this product:
● Promotes critical technology skills.
● Supports the use of technology in appropriate ways.
● Incorporates digital pedagogy and the learning sciences.
● Addresses key elements of tech usability, user experience and user interface.
ISTE Review Findings Report
Teaching Channel’s ELEVATE Continuing Education Courses offer a comprehensive course catalog for professional development designed to enhance educators’ teaching practices. Each course is structured to facilitate reflective learning, encouraging participants to engage in self-assessment and goal-setting. The content is presented in various formats, including videos, text, infographics, and interactive presentations rooted in learning sciences, and created to enhance educator retention. Courses on the Teaching Channel emphasize practical application, with assignments like “Resource Review,” requiring participants to curate resources, evaluate information, and describe how it will be integrated into their future teaching.
Educators navigating the platform are supported by a user guide that provides comprehensive assistance in efficiently managing courses. Educators can easily access modules and quickly find what they need through the intuitive learning management system.
Teaching Channel’s ELEVATE Continuing Education Courses comply with WCAG accessibility guidelines, featuring closed captioning and audio controls for video tutorials. Educators are encouraged to widen their use of technology and integrate it into
personalized assignments for their students. Educators explore innovative teaching approaches through digital platforms and interactive resources. Overall, ELEVATE Continuing Education Courses’ interactive features, frequent feedback, and collaborative elements contribute to robust professional development comparable to graduate-level university courses. Review the full findings report.
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