Professional Learning
2023-24 PD Opportunities
The Office of Instructional Technology is pleased to offer professional learning opportunities designed for AACPS teachers. We offer self paced, virtual, and in-person options.
Self Paced Courses
Learn at your own pace with one of our self-paced courses. All courses are for APC renewal credits (no stipend). Interested in taking a self-paced course? All courses listed below are live now! Just search the title in Unified Talent to enroll.
Focusing on Brightspace
Teaching with Technology
These courses provide best practices for integrating technology effectively into your instruction. To read more about each course, select the arrow on the right.
Instructional Applications
Want to know more about a specific application that is available in AACPS? Then these courses are for you!
Virtual Sessions
Brightspace PD Sessions
Upcoming Sessions
A Splash of Brightspace: Summer 2024 PD Series
Join us for our four-part Splash of Brightspace PD Series! Discover the latest updates for streamlining your courses, including the New Inline Content Experience, course self-merging, and the Quiz Question Converter Tool. Dive into practical strategies for inclusive learning with insights on customization, flexibility, and accessibility features like Release Conditions and Intelligent Agents. Learn to create engaging content effortlessly using Creator+ tools and optimize your workload by reusing course components across multiple courses.
Earn APC credit for attending at least three unique sections between July 8 - July 26. No stipend can be offered for attending
Register in Unified Talent starting May 9, 2024.
Past Sessions
Differentiation in Brightspace
Discover practical strategies for creating inclusive and engaging learning experiences. Get insights on customization, flexibility, and accessibility, to inform an enriching educational journey for every student. Learn about Release Conditions, Groups, Intelligent Agents and more!
Click here to view session descriptions and recordings of past sessions
Printable PDF Virtual Session Poster
Apps & Apples Podcast
An educational technology podcast about using and integrating instructional tech in today's classrooms.
