Unless we are living in a time warp, living comes with learning and learning comes with living. We are continually in states of learning, un-learning and re-learning. As educators we are growing and developing professionals - reflecting on our teaching practices, refining the way we do things, and searching for answers to questions we pose on a daily basis.
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\nenodatio is developed around the principles of small private online courses (SPOCs) which means that you can count on:
relevance to your daily professional activity
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\n\tconsideration of and respect for your knowledge and experience
\n\tcontinuous feedback as you progress
\n\tan engaging eLearning environment
\n\timmediate benefits for your skill and knowledge base
\n\tclean, appealing format that avoids the use of large chunks of text
\n\taccessibility on mobile devices
\n\tinclusion of practical application
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\n\t\"If we want students to learn, the most critical element is the teacher. So professional development is the overall most important thing we can do to help students learn.\"
\"Retrieved from Why Quality Professional Development for Teachers Matters
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\nGreat teachers lead to great students!
"Teacher quality is the single most important in-school factor influencing student achievement. Effective teachers can be a source of inspiration and, equally importantly, provide a dependable and consistent influence on young people as they make choices about further education, work and life."
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\nRetrieved from AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers , p1.